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P569 EOB

1996 Rover MG

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

54,637 mi
Last recorded54,637 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2015
Typical for 1996 Rover MG60,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP569 EOB
MakeRover
ModelMG
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2015 54,637 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 54,637 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 53,978 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 53,966 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 53,133 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2012 52,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2012 52,085 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2011 50,109 miles

front and rear brake discs pitted

Fail 16 Feb 2011 50,109 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

front and rear brake discs pitted

Pass 19 Jan 2010 48,849 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 46,282 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 46,282 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 45,560 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

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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P569 EOB is a 1996 Rover MG in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P569 EOB, 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 P569 EOB registered?

P569 EOB is a 1996 Rover MG, first registered on 17 December 1996.

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