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P992 DNP

1996 Rover Mgf

Purple Petrol 1790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,427 mi
Last recorded106,427 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 1996 Rover Mgf65,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP992 DNP
MakeRover
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,790cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 106,427 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 106,427 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 104,461 miles

all metal brake pipes have some corrosion

small engine oil leak

Fail 14 May 2018 104,465 miles

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

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)

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

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 Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Oil leak ()

clutch fluid leak from pipe

Pass 4 May 2017 104,387 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively

Fail 25 Apr 2017 104,387 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle lower suspension arm (4.1.D.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively

Pass 1 Jun 2015 102,913 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2014 97,644 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 97,644 miles

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

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

battery light on

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 97,638 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

battery light on

front brake discs corroded and both rear discs corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2011 92,920 miles

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2011 92,790 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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2010 87,092 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front and rear brake discs worn

play in n/s of steering rack

Fail 20 Apr 2010 87,092 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front and rear brake discs worn

play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 28 Apr 2009 81,501 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 81,500 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 76,773 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 70,086 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 65,637 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2005 58,206 miles

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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P992 DNP is a 1996 Rover Mgf in Purple with a 1,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P992 DNP, 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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P992 DNP is a 1996 Rover Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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