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Y709 YJM

2001 Rover Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

123,067 mi
Last recorded123,067 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover Mgf59,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY709 YJM
MakeRover
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 123,067 miles

Offside Door difficult to open from outside.

Pass 20 Sep 2016 120,373 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 112,730 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 112,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 109,138 miles

condensation inside nearside headlamp affecrting beam image/intensity

considerable wear in offside rear lower suspension arm inner bush

winscreen scratched by nearside wiper blade

Fail 22 Sep 2014 109,138 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

condensation inside nearside headlamp affecrting beam image/intensity

winscreen scratched by nearside wiper blade

Pass 18 Sep 2013 94,968 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 94,967 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 94,209 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 85,658 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 76,897 miles

front brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre low on inner edge

offside front tyre low on inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2009 74,259 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 67,861 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/f headlight slight misted up

Pass 9 Oct 2007 53,787 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 53,729 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 44,334 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 37,154 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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Y709 YJM is a 2001 Rover Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2001 Rover Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 59,787 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 Y709 YJM, 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 25 years old, this Rover Mgf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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Y709 YJM is a 2001 Rover Mgf, first registered on 17 August 2001.

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