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R369 OGF

1997 Rover MG

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,552 mi
Last recorded51,552 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover MG54,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR369 OGF
MakeRover
ModelMG
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 51,552 miles

Offside suspension low

Rear padding insecure and touching offside rear tyre

air ducting damaged

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and offside rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 51,552 miles

Emissions not tested poor running (7.3.A.1)

Offside suspension low

Rear padding insecure and touching offside rear tyre

air ducting damaged

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and offside rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 50,169 miles

headlamp beams poor

washers poor

Fail 4 Feb 2015 50,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 47,856 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 44,386 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2009 43,605 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 43,605 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 43,605 miles

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

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 34,735 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 30,381 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 26,767 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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R369 OGF is a 1997 Rover MG in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R369 OGF, 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 R369 OGF registered?

R369 OGF is a 1997 Rover MG, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R369 OGF safe to buy?

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