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XIW 3959

1999 Rover Mgf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

108,142 mi
Last recorded108,142 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover Mgf59,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIW 3959
MakeRover
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 108,142 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 108,142 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 103,222 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 103,217 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 96,564 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 Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2011 96,544 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 87,217 miles

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

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 Dec 2009 77,011 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 77,011 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight play in n/s and o/s rear upper suspension ball joints

Pass 26 Nov 2008 64,871 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 61,160 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 57,314 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2006 57,240 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Off side rear outer side light not working.

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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XIW 3959 is a 1999 Rover Mgf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 XIW 3959, 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 XIW 3959 registered?

XIW 3959 is a 1999 Rover Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is XIW 3959 safe to buy?

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