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R524 LGF

1998 Rover Mgf

Green Petrol 1790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,224 mi
Last recorded39,224 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover Mgf57,552 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR524 LGF
MakeRover
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,790cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 39,224 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 39,144 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 32,040 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 31,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 24,224 miles

Front Front suspension Low

Fail 14 Nov 2015 24,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Front suspension Low

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit At 1.6mm inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 19,538 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 19,518 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 165,909 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 13,386 miles

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

suspension low could do with pumpup

Pass 23 Nov 2011 10,478 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 8,627 miles

both rear indicators fading

water pipe in engine bay leaking

Pass 1 Jun 2007 6,272 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 5,698 miles

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

coolant leaking

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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R524 LGF is a 1998 Rover Mgf in Green with a 1,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 R524 LGF, 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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What year was R524 LGF registered?

R524 LGF is a 1998 Rover Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R524 LGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R524 LGF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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