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N402 FHL

1996 Rover Mgf

Grey Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,283 mi
Last recorded102,283 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover Mgf65,136 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN402 FHL
MakeRover
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2008 102,283 miles

Oil leaks from gearbox

Play in lower shock absorber bushes (rear)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 90,501 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 89,782 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre punctured

o/s reverse light inoperative

Pass 13 Oct 2005 64,897 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 64,897 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak ops

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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N402 FHL is a 1996 Rover Mgf in Grey with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N402 FHL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N402 FHL registered?

N402 FHL is a 1996 Rover Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N402 FHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N402 FHL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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