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R723 JPH

1997 Rover Mgf

Purple Petrol 1790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2010
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

58,971 mi
Last recorded58,971 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover Mgf68,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR723 JPH
MakeRover
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,790cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2009 58,971 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 58,971 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2007 56,878 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 56,878 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 56,561 miles

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)

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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R723 JPH is a 1997 Rover Mgf in Purple with a 1,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 R723 JPH, 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 R723 JPH registered?

R723 JPH is a 1997 Rover Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R723 JPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R723 JPH shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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