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N59 SOH

1995 Rover MG

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

74,127 mi
Last recorded74,127 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2010
Typical for 1995 Rover MG28,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN59 SOH
MakeRover
ModelMG
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2010 74,127 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 74,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 72,876 miles

front and rear subframes starting to corrode

offside headlamp lens damaged and beam pattern poor

Fail 4 Jun 2009 72,875 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front and rear subframes starting to corrode

Pass 3 Jun 2008 70,832 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Jun 2008 70,832 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2007 68,866 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 68,866 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

S.R.S warning lamp on

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 May 2006 67,875 miles

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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N59 SOH is a 1995 Rover MG in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1995 Rover MG models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 28,372 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 N59 SOH, 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 31 years old, this Rover MG is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N59 SOH registered?

N59 SOH is a 1995 Rover MG, first registered on 1 November 1995.

Is N59 SOH safe to buy?

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