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N649 NGT

1996 Rover MG

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,609 mi
Last recorded87,609 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Rover MG60,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN649 NGT
MakeRover
ModelMG
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 87,609 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 87,608 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 86,111 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 86,111 miles

Obligatory mirror missing interior (8.1.1)

Pass 23 May 2014 85,735 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 85,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 85,559 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)

front tyres worn inside shoulders

rear tyres bald inside shoulders

Fail 12 Mar 2013 85,547 miles

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

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

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)

front tyres worn in side shoulders

rear tyres bald inside shoulders

Pass 17 Aug 2011 84,658 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 84,502 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 83,910 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 83,717 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 83,717 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2006 81,623 miles

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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N649 NGT is a 1996 Rover MG in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 N649 NGT, 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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N649 NGT is a 1996 Rover MG, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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