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T551 XTO

1999 Rover Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,080 mi
Last recorded63,080 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mgf59,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT551 XTO
MakeRover
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 63,080 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 61,678 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 61,218 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 59,776 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 58,000 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 58,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 55,964 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 54,039 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 53,593 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 52,689 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2016 52,209 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 51,676 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 51,351 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 50,752 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 50,345 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 50,218 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 50,101 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 50,101 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2009 49,692 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 May 2008 48,890 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 May 2008 48,890 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 May 2007 41,493 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 41,493 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 May 2006 36,427 miles

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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T551 XTO is a 1999 Rover Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 Rover Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 59,995 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 T551 XTO, 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 27 years old, this Rover Mgf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was T551 XTO registered?

T551 XTO is a 1999 Rover Mgf, first registered on 3 June 1999.

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