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P259 OHE

1996 Rover Mgf

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,090 mi
Last recorded56,090 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 1996 Rover Mgf65,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP259 OHE
MakeRover
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 56,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 56,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 56,053 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 56,053 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 56,034 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 56,020 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 55,958 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 55,949 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 55,450 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 55,450 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 52,579 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 50,188 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 49,842 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 49,684 miles

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 49,684 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

suspension hieght

Pass 1 Apr 2011 49,476 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 48,721 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 47,400 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 47,378 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 45,563 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 45,558 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 43,824 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 40,235 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)

Fail 18 Jul 2006 40,235 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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P259 OHE is a 1996 Rover Mgf in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P259 OHE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P259 OHE registered?

P259 OHE is a 1996 Rover Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P259 OHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P259 OHE shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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