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P187 JNU

1997 Rover Mgf

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

52,177 mi
Last recorded52,177 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover Mgf68,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP187 JNU
MakeRover
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 52,177 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 50,845 miles

coolant pipes deteriorated

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

both front tyres perishing.185/55r15

centre stop lamp disconected

Pass 5 Mar 2014 48,251 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 46,346 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 46,344 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 43,590 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 43,571 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 12 Feb 2011
Fail 10 Feb 2011

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 39,534 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 38,005 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 37,991 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 35,601 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both headlight images

both outer sills

Fail 14 Feb 2008 35,594 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both headlight images

both outer sills

Pass 15 Feb 2007 31,865 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 31,865 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 27,353 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 27,353 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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

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

centre brake light doesnt work

different size tyres fitted to front and rear of vehicle

nail in tyre

oil leak

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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P187 JNU is a 1997 Rover Mgf in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P187 JNU, 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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P187 JNU is a 1997 Rover Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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