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P377 EOB

1996 Rover Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

68,359 mi
Last recorded68,359 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 1996 Rover Mgf65,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP377 EOB
MakeRover
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 68,359 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 66,600 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 64,550 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 62,341 miles

All wheel arches corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight surface corrosion on underside

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front shock absorbers corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 62,315 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

All wheel arches corroded

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc worn, scored and discoloured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight surface corrosion on underside

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 62,302 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 62,289 miles

Emissions not tested due to overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 60,770 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 16 Jul 2020 60,746 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 57,683 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 54,837 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 52,055 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 49,030 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 49,017 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 46,298 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 46,296 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 43,158 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 40,320 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 40,320 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 37,213 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 34,230 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 34,230 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 30,829 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 27,384 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 23,666 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 21,220 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 20,142 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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P377 EOB is a 1996 Rover Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P377 EOB, 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 P377 EOB registered?

P377 EOB is a 1996 Rover Mgf, first registered on 10 September 1996.

Is P377 EOB safe to buy?

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