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P977 PYA

1997 Rover Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,157 mi
Last recorded62,157 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Rover Mgf68,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP977 PYA
MakeRover
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 62,157 miles

all underneath corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2018 62,156 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all underneath corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2015 60,465 miles

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)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 57,835 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 55,556 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 55,456 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 55,320 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear upper susp ball joints slightly worn

Pass 7 May 2010 55,117 miles

n/s/r upper ball joint slight play

rear brake pipes sligfhtly corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2008 54,598 miles

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

front hydro susp slightly low

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2007 53,981 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 45,443 miles

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 38,739 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 38,739 miles

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

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

rear diacs rusty

sterring warning lamp on

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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P977 PYA is a 1997 Rover Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P977 PYA, 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 P977 PYA registered?

P977 PYA is a 1997 Rover Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P977 PYA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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