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P361 OAV

1996 Rover MG

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,707 mi
Last recorded64,707 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 1996 Rover MG60,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP361 OAV
MakeRover
ModelMG
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 64,707 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 64,690 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

front and rear suspension too low

Pass 5 May 2012 64,513 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 64,512 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 63,212 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 60,441 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 60,437 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 57,759 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 55,041 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 55,041 miles

Front Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Rear Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 53,164 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 49,706 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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P361 OAV is a 1996 Rover MG in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P361 OAV, 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.

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What year was P361 OAV registered?

P361 OAV is a 1996 Rover MG, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P361 OAV safe to buy?

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