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N515 PYM

1996 Rover MG

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,089 mi
Last recorded105,089 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2016
Typical for 1996 Rover MG60,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN515 PYM
MakeRover
ModelMG
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2016 105,089 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 105,000 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 104,473 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 103,846 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 May 2011 103,096 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 100,994 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 99,904 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 99,287 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 93,727 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

suspension low

Pass 3 Mar 2006 84,553 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 84,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Mar 2006 84,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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N515 PYM is a 1996 Rover MG in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Rover MG models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 60,441 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N515 PYM, 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 30 years old, this Rover MG is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N515 PYM is a 1996 Rover MG, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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