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P596 XGJ

1996 Rover Mgf

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

107,588 mi
Last recorded107,588 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 1996 Rover Mgf65,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP596 XGJ
MakeRover
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 107,588 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 102,793 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 100,099 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 99,987 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn top ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn top ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2019 95,761 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 82,553 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 82,529 miles

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

cut in o/s/r tyre side wall

Fail 6 Nov 2014 82,516 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre getting low ,corrosion in front discs

Pass 7 Mar 2013 78,778 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 78,778 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

cut in o/s/r tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2012 67,542 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 63,817 miles

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

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

Service and parking brake systems only just reach minimum pass requirements.The brakes would appear to require attention.

Underside of car and most visible testable items heavily coated with surface rust,but no excessive corrosion evident

Pass 24 Dec 2008 63,580 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 24 Dec 2008 63,580 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 62,915 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 55,300 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 55,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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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P596 XGJ is a 1996 Rover Mgf in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P596 XGJ, 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 P596 XGJ registered?

P596 XGJ is a 1996 Rover Mgf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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