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P128 PVM

1997 Rover Mgf

Grey Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

82,015 mi
Last recorded82,015 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover Mgf68,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP128 PVM
MakeRover
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2010 82,015 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres slightly scrubbing inner edge

front pads low discs corroded

oil leak

rear discs corroded and pads low on inner

rear exhaust slightly corroded

red warning light on dash

Fail 26 Feb 2010 81,996 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres slightly scrubbing inner edge

front pads low discs corroded

oil leak

rear discs corroded and pads low on inner

rear exhaust slightly corroded

red warning light on dash

Pass 29 Jan 2009 80,926 miles

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2008 75,862 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 75,862 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 56,315 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 56,315 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 51,986 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 51,986 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

n/s/r tyre 3mm

oil leak from engine

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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P128 PVM is a 1997 Rover Mgf in Grey with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P128 PVM, 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 P128 PVM registered?

P128 PVM is a 1997 Rover Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P128 PVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P128 PVM shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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