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P197 FTT

1997 Rover MG

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

45,923 mi
Last recorded45,923 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover MG54,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP197 FTT
MakeRover
ModelMG
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 45,923 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 45,610 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 44,976 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 44,477 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Mar 2022 43,964 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifolds (6.1.2 (a))

play/wear detected in steering rack mechanism

Pass 21 Apr 2021 43,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 43,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 42,602 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 42,602 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 41,689 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 40,693 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 39,484 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 38,233 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 37,022 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 35,787 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 33,971 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 33,955 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 31,230 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 31,230 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 29,702 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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P197 FTT is a 1997 Rover MG in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P197 FTT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P197 FTT registered?

P197 FTT is a 1997 Rover MG, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P197 FTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P197 FTT shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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