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P238 CLJ

1997 Rover Mgf

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

64,211 mi
Last recorded64,211 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover Mgf68,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP238 CLJ
MakeRover
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2014 64,211 miles

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

suspension very low

Pass 18 Jun 2013 57,286 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 17 Jun 2013 57,286 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 28 Jun 2012 55,307 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 55,307 miles

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

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

off side front indicater lamp broken

off side front tyre low inner edge

off side rear tyre on legal limet

suspenion low off side

Pass 2 Aug 2011 50,196 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 43,892 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake master cylinder to servo corroded.

nearside inner wheel arch corroded.

play in nearside front track rod end.

Pass 10 Jul 2009 38,789 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 38,704 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 36,979 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2008 36,979 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 34,727 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 31,321 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2005 28,822 miles

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

o/s/f and n/s/f brake disc showing sings of corrosion on inner face

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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P238 CLJ is a 1997 Rover Mgf in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P238 CLJ, 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 P238 CLJ registered?

P238 CLJ is a 1997 Rover Mgf, first registered on 2 July 1997.

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