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N877 EKP

1996 Rover Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,311 mi
Last recorded107,311 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover Mgf65,136 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN877 EKP
MakeRover
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 107,311 miles

front subframe has corrosion in various areas

rear subframe has corrosion in various areas

slight play in nearside front inner rack joint

Fail 10 Jul 2014 107,311 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front subframe has corrosion in various areas

rear subframe has corrosion in various areas

slight play in nearside front inner rack joint

Pass 23 Aug 2013 106,142 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2013 106,139 miles

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

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)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2012 105,886 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 105,768 miles

o/s/f wheel baering slightly rough when rotaded

Pass 2 Jul 2010 104,674 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 104,674 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 104,519 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 104,519 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 103,390 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 103,390 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 101,133 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 101,133 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 98,581 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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N877 EKP is a 1996 Rover Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N877 EKP, 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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What year was N877 EKP registered?

N877 EKP is a 1996 Rover Mgf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N877 EKP safe to buy?

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