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P488 TVG

1997 Rover MG

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,985 mi
Last recorded72,985 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Rover MG54,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP488 TVG
MakeRover
ModelMG
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 72,985 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 72,985 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2016 72,960 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 72,716 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 72,302 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 72,231 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 69,817 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 68,184 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 68,184 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 66,934 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 65,359 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 65,349 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

rear bumper o/s loose

Pass 10 Jul 2007 63,280 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Jul 2007 63,277 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 54,897 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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P488 TVG is a 1997 Rover MG in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P488 TVG, 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 P488 TVG registered?

P488 TVG is a 1997 Rover MG, first registered on 30 December 1997.

Is P488 TVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P488 TVG shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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