MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,985 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
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)
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
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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)
How Reliable is the Rover MG?
Based on 1,266 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of P488 TVG?
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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.
Does P488 TVG have outstanding finance?
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