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N866 LMJ

1995 Rover MG

Green Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

3,751 mi
Last recorded3,751 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1995 Rover MG28,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN866 LMJ
MakeRover
ModelMG
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 3,751 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 3,746 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 3,740 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 3,735 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 3,732 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 3,730 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jul 2018 3,399 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 2,471 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 2,134 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jul 2015 1,995 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 1,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 60,543 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 57,915 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 57,915 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 56,113 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 53,642 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 52,718 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 50,852 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 50,852 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 46,824 miles

Both front bump stops split

Slight oil leak from engine and gearbox area

Fail 3 Dec 2007 46,816 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Both front bump stops split

Slight oil leak from engine and gearbox area

Pass 12 Dec 2006 44,503 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 43,181 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 43,181 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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N866 LMJ is a 1995 Rover MG in Green with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1995 Rover MG models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 28,372 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 N866 LMJ, 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 31 years old, this Rover MG is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N866 LMJ registered?

N866 LMJ is a 1995 Rover MG, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N866 LMJ safe to buy?

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