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R258 MJW

1997 Rover Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,296 mi
Last recorded110,296 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover Mgf68,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR258 MJW
MakeRover
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 110,296 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 110,294 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 May 2012 104,995 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 104,764 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 103,947 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 102,114 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside rear outer CV gaiter damp

Offside front tyre on legal limit on inner edge

Fail 20 Feb 2009 102,114 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front number plate cracked

Nearside rear outer CV gaiter damp

Offside front tyre on legal limit on inner edge

Fail 19 Feb 2008 98,426 miles

Both front tyres low on inner edge

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear tyres low

Pass 19 Feb 2008 98,426 miles

Both front tyres low on inner edge

Nearside wiper blade split

Rear tyres low

Fail 22 Feb 2007 94,771 miles

Both rear tyres low

Nearside wiperblade split

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front tyres low on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2007 94,771 miles

Both front tyres low on inner edge

Both rear tyres low

Nearside wiperblade split

Pass 27 Feb 2006 89,921 miles

slight wear in n/s/r hub bearing

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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R258 MJW is a 1997 Rover Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R258 MJW, 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 R258 MJW registered?

R258 MJW is a 1997 Rover Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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