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P59 YGO

1997 Rover MG

Grey Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,235 mi
Last recorded54,235 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover MG54,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP59 YGO
MakeRover
ModelMG
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 54,235 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 54,235 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 53,817 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 May 2014 52,927 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 19 May 2014 52,927 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2013 51,777 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 50,712 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 48,848 miles

n/s front tyre tread bald on inner edge and on limit

o/s and n/s rear tyre tread starting to get low

o/s front tyre tread bald on inner edge and getting near limit

Fail 29 Mar 2011 48,848 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

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

n/s front tyre tread bald on inner edge and on limit

o/s and n/s rear tyre tread starting to get low

o/s front tyre tread bald on inner edge and getting near limit

Pass 30 Mar 2010 43,506 miles

all tyres 2mm inner edge

nearside rear track control arm bush worn

Pass 27 Apr 2009 43,324 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 43,275 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 24,842 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 41,868 miles

How Reliable is the Rover MG?

Based on 1,266 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

71.6%
Pass Rate
1,284
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 60
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 42
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 42
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 37
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P59 YGO is a 1997 Rover MG in Grey with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Rover MG models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 54,476 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover MG fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P59 YGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover MG typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Rover MG is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P59 YGO is a 1997 Rover MG, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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