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M776 XWS

1995 Rover MG

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

12,731 mi
Last recorded12,731 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Rover MG28,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM776 XWS
MakeRover
ModelMG
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc
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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 12,731 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 12,139 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 11,518 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 11,041 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 9,855 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 9,851 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2021 9,505 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 9,505 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 9,479 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 9,359 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 9,344 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 8,997 miles

Offside Front cat noisey

Fail 25 Apr 2016 8,997 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front cat noisey

Pass 30 Apr 2015 8,455 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 8,365 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2013 6,523 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 6,455 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

battery insecure

Pass 26 May 2011 6,113 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

fuel filter corroded

Pass 10 May 2010 6,047 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 7 Jul 2009 5,831 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 5,831 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 5,316 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 5,316 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 4,866 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 4,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 12 Apr 2006 2,599 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 2,599 miles

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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M776 XWS is a 1995 Rover MG in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1995 Rover MG models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 28,372 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 M776 XWS, 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 31 years old, this Rover MG is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M776 XWS registered?

M776 XWS is a 1995 Rover MG, first registered on 1 April 1995.

Is M776 XWS safe to buy?

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