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P547 POT

1997 Rover Mgf

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,252 mi
Last recorded110,252 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Rover Mgf68,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP547 POT
MakeRover
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 110,252 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 110,252 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 109,542 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 109,103 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 108,279 miles

corrosion at sills

Pass 22 Feb 2012 105,375 miles

corrosion at brake pipes

corrosion at clutch pipe

damage at sills

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 28 Feb 2011 98,779 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 98,763 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 95,935 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 95,917 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 90,368 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 86,384 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 86,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Mar 2007

rear tyres 2-3 mm 205-50-15-v

Pass 18 Mar 2006 78,407 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

How Reliable is the Rover Mgf?

Based on 3,427 MOT tests across 265 vehicles.

64.9%
Pass Rate
2,252
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
265
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 229
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 215
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 185
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 168
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 121
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P547 POT is a 1997 Rover Mgf in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1997 Rover Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 68,538 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover Mgf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 229 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P547 POT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Mgf typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 29 years old, this Rover Mgf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P547 POT registered?

P547 POT is a 1997 Rover Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P547 POT 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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