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S791 VKM

1998 Rover MG

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

40,716 mi
Last recorded40,716 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover MG51,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS791 VKM
MakeRover
ModelMG
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 May 2013 40,716 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 26 Jan 2012 37,165 miles

Oil leak

warning light on dash

Fail 26 Jan 2012 37,160 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

warning light on dash

Pass 28 Jan 2011 33,098 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 33,098 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 30,107 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 30,079 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 28,681 miles

passenger side front tyre worn bold on inner edge,suspension low,washer jets partly blocked.both rear tyres worn close to wear indicators.

Pass 8 Jan 2008 26,583 miles

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn slightly.

slight blow/rattle centre exhaust box.

Pass 7 Dec 2006 24,296 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 24,296 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

offside mirror cracked †front disc worn and corroded †nearside front tyre 1.6mm †

Pass 5 Jan 2006 23,399 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 23,399 miles

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

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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S791 VKM is a 1998 Rover MG in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 S791 VKM, 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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S791 VKM is a 1998 Rover MG, first registered on 18 November 1998.

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