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P711 JEO

1997 Rover Mgf

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

33,597 mi
Last recorded33,597 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover Mgf68,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP711 JEO
MakeRover
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2014 33,597 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 33,597 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5) DANGEROUS

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2013 33,065 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 32,840 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2012 32,840 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2011 32,061 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 31,375 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 31,375 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 30,574 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 30,574 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 29,541 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 28,407 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 27,354 miles

Main front to rear coolant pipe displaying obvious corrosion.

Noted slight deterioration to nearside front headlamp effecting beam efficiency when cold.

Noted surface corrosion to exposed under vehile components including rear brake hose ferrules..Recommend anti-rust product used at same.

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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P711 JEO is a 1997 Rover Mgf in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P711 JEO, 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 P711 JEO registered?

P711 JEO is a 1997 Rover Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P711 JEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P711 JEO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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