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Y589 YJM

2001 Rover Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

35,434 mi
Last recorded35,434 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover Mgf59,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY589 YJM
MakeRover
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2013 35,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 35,434 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 31,107 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2012 31,107 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 24,747 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 24,747 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 22,350 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 20,252 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 19,868 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 19,332 miles

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

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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Y589 YJM is a 2001 Rover Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 Y589 YJM, 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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What year was Y589 YJM registered?

Y589 YJM is a 2001 Rover Mgf, first registered on 9 August 2001.

Is Y589 YJM safe to buy?

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