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B2 AHH

1997 Rover Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,924 mi
Last recorded71,924 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover Mgf68,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 AHH
MakeRover
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 71,924 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 70,750 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 68,569 miles

Offside Front Headlamp image poor

Rear Exhaust heat shields loose and bracket/ clamp broken on rear box

Pass 19 Aug 2022 65,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 62,639 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 62,637 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 59,936 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 58,436 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 58,425 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2016 57,384 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 59,612 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 56,609 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 52,763 miles

O/s headlamp - poor image.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 48,023 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 47,979 miles

poor washer jet spray o/s

Pass 11 Sep 2009 47,817 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 47,638 miles

n/s/ wiper slightly discoloured

o/s h/lamp slightly poor beam

o/s/r wheel arch cover insecure

Pass 26 Oct 2006 46,807 miles

How Reliable is the Rover Mgf?

Based on 3,427 MOT tests across 265 vehicles.

64.9%
Pass Rate
2,252
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
265
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 229
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 215
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 185
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 168
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 121
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B2 AHH is a 1997 Rover Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Rover Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 68,538 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover Mgf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 229 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B2 AHH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Mgf typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 29 years old, this Rover Mgf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B2 AHH registered?

B2 AHH is a 1997 Rover Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is B2 AHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B2 AHH shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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