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P326 UPW

1997 Rover MG

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

35,161 mi
Last recorded35,161 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover MG54,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP326 UPW
MakeRover
ModelMG
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 35,161 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 34,722 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 34,138 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Dec 2022 33,532 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 33,532 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 33,101 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 32,526 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 32,025 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 31,999 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 31,231 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 31,231 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 27,968 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 27,863 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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P326 UPW is a 1997 Rover MG in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P326 UPW, 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 P326 UPW registered?

P326 UPW is a 1997 Rover MG, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P326 UPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P326 UPW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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