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R164 JEJ

1998 Rover Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,830 mi
Last recorded60,830 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover Mgf57,552 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR164 JEJ
MakeRover
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2016 60,830 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement going into lower suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement going into lower suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 59,705 miles

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

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

front tyres close to limit

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 14 Jul 2009 56,953 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front inner brake discs corroded

nearside front headlight slightly deteriorated

rear brake pads worn thin

Fail 17 Jul 2008 52,689 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front arb link arm slightly damaged

Pass 17 Jul 2008 52,689 miles

nearside front arb link arm slightly damaged

Pass 17 Nov 2007 50,053 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 42,268 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Nov 2006 42,268 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 21,342 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R164 JEJ is a 1998 Rover Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Rover Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 57,552 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 R164 JEJ, 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 28 years old, this Rover Mgf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R164 JEJ is a 1998 Rover Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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