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P916 GPA

1996 Rover MG

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,550 mi
Last recorded60,550 miles
Recorded on3 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover MG60,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP916 GPA
MakeRover
ModelMG
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2014 60,550 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 59,319 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 52,339 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 44,826 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 44,826 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 39,587 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2009 39,587 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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P916 GPA is a 1996 Rover MG in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P916 GPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P916 GPA registered?

P916 GPA is a 1996 Rover MG, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P916 GPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P916 GPA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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