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FL51 AUV

2001 Rover Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,869 mi
Last recorded59,869 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover Mgf59,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 AUV
MakeRover
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 59,869 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 55,809 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 55,809 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 51,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 51,411 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 47,741 miles

advise some perishing to front nearside tyre

Fail 26 Mar 2014 47,741 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

advise some perishing to front nearside tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2013 44,203 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 44,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 43,949 miles

center break light bulb out

n/s/f/indicator lens broken but not showing a white light

water leak from metal water pipes to front

Fail 22 Oct 2012 43,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

center break light bulb out

n/s/f/indicator lens broken but not showing a white light

water leak from metal water pipes to front

Pass 14 Oct 2011 35,522 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 32,170 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 29,419 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 29,419 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 24,120 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

NOTE:- STRONGLY RECOMMEND TYRES TO BE RENEWED & TRACKING CHECKED & SET, HAVE ROAD TESTED VEHICLE HAVING CARRIED OUT M.O.T REPAIRS, CAR FEELS VERY "LIGHT & TWITCHY", STEERING PULLS TO ONE SIDE.

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Nov 2008 24,120 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Offside Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 15,772 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 12,927 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 12,927 miles

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

both rear indicators white lighting

n/s/t anti roll bar link bush splitting

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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FL51 AUV is a 2001 Rover Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 FL51 AUV, 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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FL51 AUV is a 2001 Rover Mgf, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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