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KE53 ZYL

2003 Rover Mgf

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,313 mi
Last recorded121,313 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 ZYL
MakeRover
ModelMgf
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 121,313 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 105,082 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 97,265 miles

front tyre treads wearing low

screen damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2017 88,293 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 80,921 miles

blow on exhaust

nsr cv gaiter perished

Pass 15 Apr 2015 75,293 miles

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

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 17 Apr 2014 67,359 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 67,359 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)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 62,300 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 62,300 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2012 55,519 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 55,466 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 48,360 miles

front tyres worn inside edges

Pass 22 Apr 2010 45,845 miles

slight play in n/s/f suspension/steering

Pass 20 Apr 2009 42,048 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 37,104 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 37,099 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 29,456 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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KE53 ZYL is a 2003 Rover Mgf in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KE53 ZYL, 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 23 years old, this Rover Mgf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KE53 ZYL registered?

KE53 ZYL is a 2003 Rover Mgf, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is KE53 ZYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE53 ZYL shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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