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P227 PLM

1996 Rover MG

Purple Petrol 1790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,328 mi
Last recorded45,328 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2006
Typical for 1996 Rover MG60,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP227 PLM
MakeRover
ModelMG
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,790cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2006 45,328 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

all four shock lower bushs worn

both front tyres uneven tread wear

Fail 20 Apr 2006 45,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

both front tyres uneven tread wear on inner edges

both fronts & nearside rear have play in top balljoints

slight wear on all four shock bushs

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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P227 PLM is a 1996 Rover MG in Purple with a 1,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P227 PLM, 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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What year was P227 PLM registered?

P227 PLM is a 1996 Rover MG, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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