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M9 DOK

1997 Rover Mgf

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

54,342 mi
Last recorded54,342 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover Mgf68,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM9 DOK
MakeRover
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 54,342 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 54,311 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 54,219 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 54,072 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 53,905 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 53,290 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 52,306 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 51,670 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 51,282 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 51,282 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 50,602 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 50,002 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 49,777 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 48,729 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 46,927 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 45,555 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 6 May 2008 45,129 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2007 44,794 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 43,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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M9 DOK is a 1997 Rover Mgf in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 M9 DOK, 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 M9 DOK registered?

M9 DOK is a 1997 Rover Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is M9 DOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M9 DOK shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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