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GK53 MTY

2004 Rover MG

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,171 mi
Last recorded88,171 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 MTY
MakeRover
ModelMG
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 88,171 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 88,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

engine management light on

Fail 19 Feb 2014 87,890 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML light on

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2013 82,322 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 77,092 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 66,831 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 58,198 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 47,947 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

poor beam pattern to offside headlamp

rear number plate in poor condition

tempary mask converter fitted to offside headlamp

How Reliable is the Rover MG?

Based on 1,266 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

71.6%
Pass Rate
1,284
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 60
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 42
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 42
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 37
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GK53 MTY is a 2004 Rover MG in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Rover MG fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK53 MTY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover MG typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 22 years old, this Rover MG is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GK53 MTY registered?

GK53 MTY is a 2004 Rover MG, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is GK53 MTY safe to buy?

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