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N970 JLT

1996 Rover Mgf

Orange Petrol 1790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2014
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,119 mi
Last recorded69,119 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover Mgf65,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN970 JLT
MakeRover
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,790cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 69,119 miles

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

nsf osr nsr tyres on limit osf shock absorber misting

Fail 29 Jun 2013 69,119 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

nsf osr nsr tyres on limit osf shock absorber misting

Fail 3 Nov 2011 69,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

slight play in n/s o/s rear link arm bushes

Pass 1 May 2010 56,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 56,043 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 51,875 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 51,863 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 49,099 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)

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2007 49,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 42,811 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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N970 JLT is a 1996 Rover Mgf in Orange with a 1,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N970 JLT, 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 N970 JLT registered?

N970 JLT is a 1996 Rover Mgf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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