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N511 ENB

1996 Rover Mgf

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

93,052 mi
Last recorded93,052 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Rover Mgf65,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN511 ENB
MakeRover
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 93,052 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2015 83,775 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 83,775 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 78,758 miles

Clutch Slave Cylinder Leaking.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 78,702 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Clutch Slave Cylinder Leaking.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 72,155 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

battery loose but not insecure

o/s/f headlamp slight movement

Fail 20 Apr 2013 72,150 miles

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

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

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

battery loose but not insecure

n/s/r brake disc signs of being very hot

n/s/r suspension arm/trailing arm bush deteriorated resulting in movement

o/s/f headlamp has slight movement beam image ok

Fail 13 Apr 2013 72,146 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

battery loose but not insecure

n/s/r brake disc signs of being very hot

n/s/r suspension arm/trailing arm bush deteriorated resulting in movement

o/s/f headlamp has slight movement beam image ok

Pass 29 Mar 2012 65,690 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

battery insecure

Pass 3 Feb 2011 65,094 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 Jan 2011 65,091 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 62,241 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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N511 ENB is a 1996 Rover Mgf in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N511 ENB, 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 N511 ENB registered?

N511 ENB is a 1996 Rover Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N511 ENB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N511 ENB shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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