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P663 LRD

1996 Rover Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

80,201 mi
Last recorded80,201 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover Mgf65,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP663 LRD
MakeRover
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2013 80,201 miles

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

o/s/f. tyre inner sidewall perished.

slight sideways movement in brake pedal.

Fail 17 May 2013 80,089 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

o/s/f. tyre inner sidewall perished.

slight sideways movement in brake pedal.

Pass 17 Nov 2011 79,203 miles

o/s. headlight poor beam image.

rear brake discs corroded.

suspension height low.

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

n/s/f. towing eye damaged.

Fail 15 Nov 2011 79,187 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)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/f. towing eye damaged.

rear brake discs corroded.

suspension height low.

Pass 3 Nov 2010 74,719 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 74,675 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 71,135 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 71,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn

front shock absorber mounting bushes worn

front suspension low

hand brake travel long

play in both rear track control arm bushes

play in nearside rear upper ball joint

slight play in both front upper ball joints

Pass 1 Nov 2008 64,790 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges and on limit

offside headlamp beam pattern weak

oil leak

play in rear suspension bushes

rear shock absorber bushes worn

Pass 30 Oct 2007 57,728 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Oct 2007 57,714 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 50,330 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 50,330 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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P663 LRD is a 1996 Rover Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P663 LRD, 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 P663 LRD registered?

P663 LRD is a 1996 Rover Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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