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P748 ONV

1996 Rover Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

172,122 mi
Last recorded172,122 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 1996 Rover Mgf65,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP748 ONV
MakeRover
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 172,122 miles

brake pipes corroded

under vehicle structure corroded

Fail 5 May 2018 172,122 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/55r15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

brake pipes corroded

under vehicle structure corroded

Pass 6 May 2017 166,553 miles

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

underbody as some corrosion

Pass 30 May 2016 163,434 miles

Both front inner arch need re securing

Clutch pipe front to back corroded

Front and rear discs badly worn

Near side front shocker bush as slight play

Off side front tyre wearing inner edge

Oil leak

Under body as corrosion sill too

Pass 2 May 2015 158,266 miles

Both sills coroded

Clutch pipe corroded

Exhaust blowing from flexy

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Near side rear brake pipe slight bend

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under body showing signs of corrsion

Fail 17 May 2014 151,268 miles

Both rear sill have signs of corrsion

Clutch pipe corroded

Front and rear suspension corroded

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear discs corrded and fronts too

Under body corroded

nsr brake pipe mis shaped

Pass 17 May 2014 151,268 miles

Both rear sill have signs of corrsion

Clutch pipe corroded

Front and rear suspension corroded

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

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

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

Rear discs corrded and fronts too

Under body corroded

nsr brake pipe mis shaped

Pass 6 May 2013 144,472 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under body and inner sill suspension showing signs of corrsion

front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 6 May 2013 144,472 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under body and inner sill suspension showing signs of corrsion

front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 28 Apr 2012 136,828 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Clutch steal pipe starting to corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front discs worn

Near side rear brake bind

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear lamps have a very slight interation with indicaters

Sill feel very soft in areas but not gone though at this point vehicle under body showing signs of corrsion to

Pass 28 Apr 2012 136,828 miles

Clutch steal pipe starting to corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front discs worn

Near side rear brake bind

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

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

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

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

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

Rear lamps have a very slight interation with indicaters

Sill feel very soft in areas but not gone though at this point vehicle under body showing signs of corrsion to

Pass 22 Apr 2011 125,757 miles

Back box corroded

Front discs slightly corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 May 2010 114,146 miles

Back box slightly corroded

Front discs slightly corrroded

Off side rear sill slightly corroded

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

Pass 6 May 2009 104,066 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 104,050 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 103,828 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 98,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

n/s front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 11 Apr 2007 98,667 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s front tyre outer side wall damaged

wipers worn

Pass 28 Mar 2006 87,475 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2006 87,388 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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P748 ONV is a 1996 Rover Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 P748 ONV, 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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P748 ONV is a 1996 Rover Mgf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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