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Y342 RVY

2001 Rover Mgf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,268 mi
Last recorded63,268 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover Mgf59,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY342 RVY
MakeRover
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 63,268 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 59,705 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

rear brake discs corroded, rear exhaust corroded and mount broken

Fail 8 Feb 2013 59,705 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

rear brake discs corroded, rear exhaust corroded and mount broken

Pass 8 Feb 2012 54,904 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 54,904 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2011 49,916 miles

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

high level brake light not fully lit

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs scored and corroded

Fail 25 May 2011 49,824 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

high level brake light not fully lit

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs scored and corroded

Pass 6 May 2010 47,044 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 44,140 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 44,140 miles

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

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

Auxiliary drive belt perished

Both front brake discs corroded

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate

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)

Offside front headlamp dim

Offside front wheel slightly binding

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2008 38,257 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded

oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2008 38,184 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front brake discs slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2007 31,873 miles

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

overheating †rear brake discs corroding

Fail 19 Aug 2006 24,872 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 24,872 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 17,375 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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Y342 RVY is a 2001 Rover Mgf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Rover Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 59,787 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 Y342 RVY, 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 25 years old, this Rover Mgf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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Y342 RVY is a 2001 Rover Mgf, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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