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P457 DFR

1997 Rover Mgf

Orange Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

35,697 mi
Last recorded35,697 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover Mgf68,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP457 DFR
MakeRover
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2009 35,697 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 35,697 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 27,063 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 27,063 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 24,078 miles

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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P457 DFR is a 1997 Rover Mgf in Orange with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P457 DFR, 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 P457 DFR registered?

P457 DFR is a 1997 Rover Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P457 DFR safe to buy?

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