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M300 MGR

1995 Rover MG

Red Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

89,849 mi
Last recorded89,849 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 1995 Rover MG28,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 MGR
MakeRover
ModelMG
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 89,849 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 89,815 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 88,507 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 85,612 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 83,921 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 81,451 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 75,209 miles

Coolant leak water pump hose leaking badly ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 72,454 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 71,104 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 70,360 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 64,323 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 56,363 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 44,124 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 37,705 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 32,033 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 29,483 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 29,254 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 27,296 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 22,653 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 14,251 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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M300 MGR is a 1995 Rover MG in Red with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1995 Rover MG models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 28,372 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 M300 MGR, 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 31 years old, this Rover MG is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M300 MGR registered?

M300 MGR is a 1995 Rover MG, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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