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R407 YON

1998 Rover Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

93,697 mi
Last recorded93,697 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover Mgf57,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR407 YON
MakeRover
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 93,697 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front wheel bearing has slight roughness wheen rotated

Fail 5 Jun 2015 93,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front wheel bearing has slight roughness wheen rotated

Pass 24 Jun 2014 86,795 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 24 Jun 2014 86,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 86,353 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 78,322 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 78,000 miles

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

n/s and o/s front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 11 May 2012 70,111 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 70,111 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 May 2011 66,972 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust mount broken

servo sounds like its leaking not affecting brake performance

Pass 29 May 2010 63,330 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 59,599 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 26 May 2009 59,599 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 56,042 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2008 56,042 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Jun 2008 56,024 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 May 2007 52,707 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

slight handbrake travel.

Pass 30 May 2006 48,519 miles

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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R407 YON is a 1998 Rover Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R407 YON, 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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R407 YON is a 1998 Rover Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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