1997 Rover MGF 1.8L Petrol · R959 NOU
1997 Rover MGF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1997. Recorded mileage 82,576 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MGF
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/07/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,576 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1800cc
R959 NOU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2023
- 82,576 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R959 NOU Mileage History
- 13/07/202281,867 mi
- 21/07/202281,869 mi+2 mi
- 18/07/202382,576 mi+707 mi
- 20/07/202382,576 mi
Average of roughly 696 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R959 NOU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Rover Mgf (R959 NOU) between July 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.