MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,296 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
Front number plate cracked
Nearside rear outer CV gaiter damp
Offside front tyre on legal limit on inner edge
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
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
Both front tyres low on inner edge
Nearside wiper blade split
Rear tyres low
Both rear tyres low
Nearside wiperblade split
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Both front tyres low on inner edge
Both front tyres low on inner edge
Both rear tyres low
Nearside wiperblade split
slight wear in n/s/r hub bearing
How Reliable is the Rover Mgf?
Based on 3,427 MOT tests across 265 vehicles.
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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.
Is R258 MJW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R258 MJW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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