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J222 NFR

1997 Rover MG

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,871 mi
Last recorded93,871 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover MG54,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ222 NFR
MakeRover
ModelMG
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2012 93,871 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 93,667 miles

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

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 emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 84,709 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 83,487 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 81,358 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2009 81,358 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 79,206 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 72,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 5 May 2007 72,971 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 66,459 miles

How Reliable is the Rover MG?

Based on 1,266 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

71.6%
Pass Rate
1,284
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 60
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 42
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 42
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 37
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J222 NFR is a 1997 Rover MG in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1997 Rover MG models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 54,476 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover MG fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J222 NFR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover MG typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Rover MG is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J222 NFR registered?

J222 NFR is a 1997 Rover MG, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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