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N394 BRD

1995 Rover MG

Green Petrol 1790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2014
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

977,793 mi
Last recorded977,793 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 1995 Rover MG28,372 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN394 BRD
MakeRover
ModelMG
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,790cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2013 977,793 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 977,793 miles

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)

Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 May 2012 66,113 miles

Oil leak

advance corrosion to under carrige and perscribed areas

both head light patterns becoming obscured and out put low

front and rear brake discs pitted & worn in poor conditon

Fail 21 May 2012 66,113 miles

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

Oil leak

advance corrosion to under carrige and perscribed areas

both head light patterns becoming obscured and out put low

front and rear brake discs pitted & worn in poor conditon

Fail 15 May 2012 95,864 miles

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)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 89,737 miles

front discs in poor condition

Fail 21 Apr 2011 89,737 miles

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

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

front diswcs in poor condition

Pass 16 Apr 2010 82,859 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 82,785 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 74,214 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 74,214 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 70,073 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 70,073 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 64,012 miles

beam patterns poor.

Fail 4 Apr 2007 64,011 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

temp gauge in-op. coolant pipes underside corroded.

Pass 18 Apr 2006 61,265 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 61,259 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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N394 BRD is a 1995 Rover MG in Green with a 1,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 N394 BRD, 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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N394 BRD is a 1995 Rover MG, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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