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W478 EJO

2000 Rover Mgf

Grey Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,520 mi
Last recorded62,520 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2000 Rover Mgf54,997 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW478 EJO
MakeRover
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 62,520 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 62,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2020 62,377 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 62,221 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 61,695 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 61,695 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 May 2017 61,220 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 61,152 miles

Radiator slightly deteriorated

Slight oil leak

Pass 8 May 2015 60,799 miles

front and rear calipers corroded

front discs corroded

front subframe corroded

rear inner sills and floorpan corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2015 60,799 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

front and rear calipers corroded

front discs corroded

front subframe corroded

rear inner sills and floorpan corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 15 May 2014 59,781 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 59,781 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both headlamp reflectors are in a poor condition also the front to rear water pipes are corroded in places also i think that the front wheel alignment should be checked

Pass 2 May 2013 56,810 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 56,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 2 May 2012 56,473 miles

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 system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 May 2011 54,997 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2011 54,997 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 50,486 miles

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

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

catalytic converter rattling

Fail 28 Apr 2010 50,486 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

catalytic converter rattling

Pass 29 Apr 2009 44,993 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 30 Apr 2008 40,060 miles

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

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

wheel alignment needs checking

Pass 1 May 2007 35,497 miles

oi/s n/s front wishbones corroded o/s n/s front metal brake pipes corroded

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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W478 EJO is a 2000 Rover Mgf in Grey with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2000 Rover Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 54,997 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 W478 EJO, 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 26 years old, this Rover Mgf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was W478 EJO registered?

W478 EJO is a 2000 Rover Mgf, first registered on 17 April 2000.

Is W478 EJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W478 EJO shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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