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N701 PJO

1996 Rover Mgf

Grey Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

49,572 mi
Last recorded49,572 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 1996 Rover Mgf65,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN701 PJO
MakeRover
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 7 May 2019 49,572 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension accumulator damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected all (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2018 48,928 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 48,925 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

accident damage to o/s/f wing

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 47,254 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 47,254 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed from outside (6.2.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure refitted (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 45,338 miles

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

Offside Front tyre close to limit outer edge

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

both headlamps poor pattern

Fail 9 Feb 2016 45,337 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre close to limit outer edge

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

both headlamps poor pattern

Pass 17 Feb 2015 42,155 miles

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

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

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both headlamps poor pattern

dent in nearside outer sill

exhaust flexi covering deteriating

nearside sunvisor insecure

Fail 17 Feb 2015 42,155 miles

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

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

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

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

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both headlamps poor pattern

dent in nearside outer sill

exhaust flexi covering deteriating

nearside sunvisor insecure

Pass 29 Jan 2014 36,262 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 36,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 31,708 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 31,708 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light on

water leak possible pump

Pass 7 Aug 2012 31,708 miles

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread.

offside front tyre cracking in tread.

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 17 Dec 2009 31,521 miles

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

Oil leak

front & rear number plates starting to fade

front suspension sitting low

offside front tyre wearing uneven

rear brake discs starting to rust

Fail 11 Dec 2009 31,513 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front & rear number plates starting to fade

front suspension sitting low

offside front tyre wearing uneven

rear brake discs starting to rust

Pass 5 Dec 2008 31,162 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 31,152 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 28,106 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 28,096 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 24,377 miles

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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N701 PJO is a 1996 Rover Mgf in Grey with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 N701 PJO, 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.

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N701 PJO is a 1996 Rover Mgf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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