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P423 YHB

1997 Rover Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2008
Tests7 (2 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate28.6%

Mileage

80,304 mi
Last recorded80,304 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover Mgf68,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP423 YHB
MakeRover
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2007 80,304 miles

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

play at both rear top ball joints

Fail 15 Mar 2007 80,301 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)

Fail 14 Mar 2007 80,299 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2007

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2007 79,993 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)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

air bag light staying on

nearside and offside rear tie rod front bushes have slight movement

Pass 23 Dec 2005 77,055 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 76,996 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

ride hight low

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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P423 YHB is a 1997 Rover Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 28.6%.

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 P423 YHB, 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 P423 YHB registered?

P423 YHB is a 1997 Rover Mgf, first registered on 10 May 1997.

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