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P946 YEU

1997 Rover Mgf

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,704 mi
Last recorded46,704 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Rover Mgf68,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP946 YEU
MakeRover
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 46,704 miles

general underside corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2020 46,011 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front subframe generally corroded

rear screen deteriorated (not glass)

rear subframe generally corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2019 45,598 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 44,303 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 44,258 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 44,252 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)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 43,992 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front and rear sub frames rusty

Pass 28 Jan 2012 43,861 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear sub-frames getting rusty

Pass 21 Jan 2011 43,407 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

front to rear coolant pipe rusty and leaking

suspension low all round close to running on bump stops

Fail 21 Jan 2011 43,407 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front to rear coolant pipe rusty and leaking

suspension low all round close to running on bump stops

Pass 14 Oct 2009 42,389 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

front to rear coolant pipe rusty and leaking

front washer jets poor

suspension low

Pass 2 Sep 2008 41,485 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 41,484 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 40,630 miles

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

engine cover n/s insucure †both metal water pipes rusted and starting to leak

Pass 7 Aug 2006 39,002 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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P946 YEU is a 1997 Rover Mgf in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P946 YEU, 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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P946 YEU is a 1997 Rover Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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