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X681 HCF

2000 Rover Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

87,326 mi
Last recorded87,326 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover Mgf54,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX681 HCF
MakeRover
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2013 87,326 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2013 87,326 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2012 80,410 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2012 80,410 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2011 75,516 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

evidence of tyre contact at off and near side front inner wing covers.

front service brakes show imbalance/run-out.

off and near side front and rear brake discs show corrosion.

off and near side front headlamps aim just within tolerance.

off and near side rear upper swivel joints show play.

off side rear metal brake pipe shows extensive corrosion/pitting.

Pass 11 Nov 2010 69,414 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre and starting to crack

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake disc is starting to show signs of corrision

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake disc is starting to show signs of corrision

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 60,682 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 60,682 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

N/s/f brake binding slightly.

Suspension is below recommended ride height.

Pass 24 Dec 2008 54,959 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 54,933 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 49,035 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 48,845 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Both front brake discs, inner surfaces worn.

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)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 44,668 miles

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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X681 HCF is a 2000 Rover Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 X681 HCF, 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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X681 HCF is a 2000 Rover Mgf, first registered on 11 September 2000.

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