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R957 HGF

1998 Rover MG

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

65,711 mi
Last recorded65,711 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover MG51,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR957 HGF
MakeRover
ModelMG
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 65,711 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 65,701 miles

Stop lamp not working no rear stop lamps working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2016 62,706 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 61,223 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 May 2015 61,223 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 59,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 59,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 58,040 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 57,069 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear discs starting to corrode

Pass 9 Sep 2009 56,775 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 53,297 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 49,068 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 44,492 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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R957 HGF is a 1998 Rover MG in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1998 Rover MG models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 51,222 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 R957 HGF, 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 28 years old, this Rover MG is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R957 HGF is a 1998 Rover MG, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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