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R172 GNB

1997 Rover MG

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

59,188 mi
Last recorded59,188 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover MG54,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR172 GNB
MakeRover
ModelMG
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 May 2017 59,188 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 58,568 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 57,904 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 57,149 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 56,141 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 54,138 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 52,538 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 50,530 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

general suface corrosion to vehicle

Pass 1 Mar 2006 48,272 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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R172 GNB is a 1997 Rover MG in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R172 GNB, 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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What year was R172 GNB registered?

R172 GNB is a 1997 Rover MG, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R172 GNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R172 GNB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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