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XIW 2166

1996 Rover Mgf

Pink Petrol 1790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

72,195 mi
Last recorded72,195 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 1996 Rover Mgf65,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIW 2166
MakeRover
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,790cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 72,195 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 72,008 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 71,968 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 emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 70,584 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 68,901 miles

both headlight patterns

offside front anti-rollbar ball joint cover wearing

Fail 4 Apr 2012 68,901 miles

Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

both headlight patterns

offside front anti-rollbar ball joint cover wearing

Pass 31 Mar 2011 62,615 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 62,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 61,449 miles

corrosion at all brake discs

cracks at n/s front tyre and inner edge wear

drive belt deteriorated

poor patterns at both headlamp aims

reverse lamps inoperative

suspect intermittant steering warning lamp fault ( on once no longer on )

Fail 1 Oct 2009 61,449 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

corrosion at all brake discs

cracks at n/s front tyre and inner edge wear

drive belt deteriorated

reverse lamps inoperative

steering warning lamp on intermittantly

tight action at n/s front brake

Pass 30 Sep 2008 57,962 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

headlights low intensity of light

offside rear sill section badly corroded

reverse lights not working

Fail 30 Sep 2008 57,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

headlights low intensity of light

offside rear sill section badly corroded

reverse lights not working

Pass 13 Jun 2007 52,460 miles

nearside front tyre cracks in sidewall

powersteering warning light on

Fail 9 Jun 2007 52,340 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre cracks in sidewall

power steering warning light on

Fail 29 May 2007 52,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 49,810 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 49,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

1x wash jet o/s inoperative

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

corrosion at all brake discs

drive belt splitting

engine noise suspect drive pulley

exhaust heat sheild rattle

low pressures rear tyres

nail in tyre

wipers noisy and slow

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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XIW 2166 is a 1996 Rover Mgf in Pink with a 1,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 XIW 2166, 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 XIW 2166 registered?

XIW 2166 is a 1996 Rover Mgf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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