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S651 LRX

1998 Rover Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

55,043 mi
Last recorded55,043 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover Mgf57,552 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS651 LRX
MakeRover
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2013 55,043 miles

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

brake discs rusty

front tyres cracking in tread and wearing inner edges close to limits

rear exhaust clamp corroded

stone chips and scratches screen

Fail 31 May 2012 54,306 miles

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)

front tyres cracking in tread and wearing edges

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 31 May 2012 54,306 miles

front tyres cracking in tread and wearing edges

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 25 May 2011 53,281 miles

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Wipers washers needs adjusting

Fail 23 May 2011 53,237 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Wipers washers needs adjusting

Pass 1 Jun 2010 51,821 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 51,821 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 47,365 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 47,365 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Dents to o/s fron door, o/s rear wing, n/s rear wing, n/s front door . Various other scratches & marks to bodywork.

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

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

front windscreen scratched just outside sweep zone

Pass 22 May 2008 44,159 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 43,070 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 43,070 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 34,851 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 34,851 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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S651 LRX is a 1998 Rover Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Rover Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 57,552 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 Mgf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 229 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S651 LRX, 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 28 years old, this Rover Mgf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S651 LRX registered?

S651 LRX is a 1998 Rover Mgf, first registered on 18 March 1998.

Is S651 LRX safe to buy?

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