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P905 OKO

1997 Rover MG

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

54,485 mi
Last recorded54,485 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover MG54,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP905 OKO
MakeRover
ModelMG
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2014 54,485 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 54,476 miles

both side front pads and discs slightly scored/vehicle dry/brake pipes corroding

Fail 13 Sep 2010 54,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

both side front pads and discs slightly scored/vehicle dry/brake pipes corroding

Pass 31 May 2008 51,810 miles

Oil leak

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 May 2008 51,810 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 May 2007 49,588 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 49,588 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 May 2006 47,301 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 47,301 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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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P905 OKO is a 1997 Rover MG in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P905 OKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P905 OKO registered?

P905 OKO is a 1997 Rover MG, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P905 OKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P905 OKO shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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