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P346 PLN

1996 Rover Mgf

Purple Petrol 1790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

66,297 mi
Last recorded66,297 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 1996 Rover Mgf65,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP346 PLN
MakeRover
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,790cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 66,297 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 65,433 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 64,567 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 64,567 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 May 2017 63,299 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 60,906 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 59,037 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 56,866 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 52,815 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 52,815 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 48,175 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 45,105 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 38,109 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s tyre tread uneaven

rear track controll arm bushes

suspension low

Pass 5 Feb 2007 36,138 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 36,136 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 34,428 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2006 34,428 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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P346 PLN is a 1996 Rover Mgf in Purple with a 1,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P346 PLN, 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 P346 PLN registered?

P346 PLN is a 1996 Rover Mgf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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