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P479 XTC

1997 Rover Mgf

Purple Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,509 mi
Last recorded89,509 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover Mgf68,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP479 XTC
MakeRover
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 89,509 miles

coolant leak

general corrosion to underside but excellant condition

Pass 30 Jan 2012 89,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both sides front suspension arm bushes have slight play

exhaust has slight leak

rear subframe corroding

sills corroded and weak

slight play in rear upper ball joints

Fail 23 Jan 2012 89,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

offside outer sill corroding

rear subframe corroding

slight play in both rear upper balljoints

Pass 18 Apr 2007 88,733 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 88,730 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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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P479 XTC is a 1997 Rover Mgf in Purple 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 P479 XTC, 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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P479 XTC is a 1997 Rover Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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