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X81 OFC

2000 Rover MG

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,383 mi
Last recorded144,383 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover MG61,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX81 OFC
MakeRover
ModelMG
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 144,383 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 141,472 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 141,472 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 132,400 miles

NOTE BRAKE DISCS CORRODED TYRES WORN

Fail 20 Oct 2010 128,253 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 128,253 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 23 Oct 2009 122,770 miles

ADVISE 23% FRONT BRAKE INBALANCE

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 23 Oct 2009 122,770 miles

ADVISE 23% FRONT BRAKE INBALANCE

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 118,236 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 113,614 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 105,792 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 105,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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X81 OFC is a 2000 Rover MG in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Rover MG models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 61,164 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 X81 OFC, 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 26 years old, this Rover MG is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X81 OFC?

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What year was X81 OFC registered?

X81 OFC is a 2000 Rover MG, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X81 OFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X81 OFC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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