MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,351 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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suspension low
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
suspension low
highline brake light not working
n/s/f and o/s/r tyre cracks in side/edge
rear discs rusty on outer face
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)
highline brake light not working
n/s/f and o/s/r tyre cracks in side/edge
rear discs rusty on outer face
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
no highline brake light
o/s/dip bit low on output
no highline brake light
o/s/dip bit low on output
Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
coolent leak apparent from under the vehicle
offside rear wheel curbed heavily
How Reliable is the Rover Mgf?
Based on 3,427 MOT tests across 265 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R173 XBT is a 1997 Rover Mgf in Green with a 1,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 R173 XBT, 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 R173 XBT registered?
R173 XBT is a 1997 Rover Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R173 XBT safe to buy?
The MOT history for R173 XBT shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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