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S198 AUD

1998 Rover Mgf

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

39,662 mi
Last recorded39,662 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2005
Typical for 1998 Rover Mgf57,552 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS198 AUD
MakeRover
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2005 39,662 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 39,658 miles

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

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

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

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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S198 AUD is a 1998 Rover Mgf in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S198 AUD, 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 S198 AUD registered?

S198 AUD is a 1998 Rover Mgf, first registered on 11 September 1998.

Is S198 AUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S198 AUD shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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