MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,681 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
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)
Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)
brake warning light on
srs light on
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit damaged and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ns tow eye damaged
stiff /low suspension
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
stiff /low suspension
How Reliable is the Rover Mgf?
Based on 3,427 MOT tests across 265 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R473 OGF is a 1997 Rover Mgf in Purple with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 R473 OGF, 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 R473 OGF registered?
R473 OGF is a 1997 Rover Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R473 OGF safe to buy?
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