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N304 ENE

1996 Rover Mgf

Green Petrol 1790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

79,416 mi
Last recorded79,416 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Rover Mgf65,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN304 ENE
MakeRover
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,790cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 79,416 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 76,885 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 76,889 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 76,883 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 75,718 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 75,699 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front brake balance slightly out

water leak on pipe in centre of vehicle

Pass 1 May 2012 73,877 miles

centre brake light partly inop

n/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm on inner edge [185/55/15h fronts]

play in rear suspension upper ball joints

slight damage to o/s/r sill

slight wear in shock absorber lower bushes

Fail 1 May 2012 73,877 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

centre brake light partly inop

n/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm on inner edge [185/55/15h fronts]

play in rear suspension upper ball joints

slight damage to o/s/r sill

slight wear in shock absorber lower bushes

Pass 23 Mar 2011 70,119 miles

rattle inside cat

centre brake light inop

front brake pads started to wear slightly low + wear on brake discs but unable to check properly due to wheels

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm [ lower on innermost edge][185/55/15h]

slight lift in n/s + o/s/r top ball joints

surface corrosion on rear brake discs

suspension low?

Fail 22 Mar 2011 70,119 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

centre brake light inop

front brake pads started to wear slightly low + wear on brake discs but unable to check properly due to wheels

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm [ lower on innermost edge][185/55/15h]

rattle inside cat

slight lift in n/s + o/s/r top ball joints

surface corrosion on rear brake discs

suspension low?

Pass 31 Oct 2009 66,024 miles

Battery insecure

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake discs lipped

only 50% off high level brake light bulbs working

Fail 31 Oct 2009 66,024 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake discs lipped

only 50% off high level brake light bulbs working

Pass 10 Oct 2008 61,111 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2008 61,045 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 55,557 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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N304 ENE is a 1996 Rover Mgf in Green with a 1,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1996 Rover Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 65,136 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 N304 ENE, 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 30 years old, this Rover Mgf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N304 ENE is a 1996 Rover Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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