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JAS 16Y

1999 Rover Mgf

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

49,891 mi
Last recorded49,891 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover Mgf59,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAS 16Y
MakeRover
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 49,891 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s front inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s front flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 48,428 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front wheel arch corroded

offside rear floor to sill slight corrosion

Fail 6 Nov 2024 48,415 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front wheel arch corroded

offside rear floor to sill slight corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2023 46,816 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 45,424 miles

o/s n/s front brake ferruls corrding

o/s ns/ front discs slight corrossion

Pass 19 Oct 2021 43,910 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

front chassis and subframe slight corrosion

rear chassis and subframe slight corrosion

rear inner sills slight corrosion

Fail 13 Oct 2021 43,900 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

front chassis and subframe slight corrosion

rear chassis and subframe slight corrosion

rear inner sills slight corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2020 42,906 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both rear uppers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Oct 2019 42,165 miles

Both front and rear sub frame slight surface corrosion

Slight surface corrosion both inner and outer sills

Fail 18 Oct 2019 42,159 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Both front and rear sub frame slight surface corrosion

Slight surface corrosion both inner and outer sills

Pass 10 Nov 2018 41,297 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inside edge worn really bad (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

coolant leak

front chassis slight corrosion

rear chassis slight corrosion

rear inner ands outer sills slight corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2017 40,048 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 39,267 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

o/s rear wheel bearing slight play

Pass 25 Sep 2015 38,414 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 38,414 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2014 36,702 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 35,199 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 33,458 miles

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

rear bumper cracked but not jagged

Pass 11 Oct 2011 31,863 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 31,848 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2010 29,892 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both rear complience bushes slight play

offside blade split but still clearing screen

Pass 15 Oct 2009 28,102 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 26,055 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 26,040 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 24,611 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 24,603 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2006 22,474 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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JAS 16Y is a 1999 Rover Mgf in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1999 Rover Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 59,995 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 JAS 16Y, 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 27 years old, this Rover Mgf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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JAS 16Y is a 1999 Rover Mgf, first registered on 7 October 1999.

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