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MOT reliability

Rover Mg v8 covertible

1 vehicles · 24 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Rover Mg v8 covertible vehicles and 24 completed MOT tests, the Rover Mg v8 covertible has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 16,217 miles.

1
Vehicles
24
MOT tests
665
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
13%
Dangerous-fault share

Rover Mg v8 covertible problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Rover Mg v8 covertible MOT tests:

  • Other47%
  • Body & structure27%
  • Lamps & electrical20%
  • Brakes13%
  • Steering7%

Rover Mg v8 covertible pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
111100%
121100%
131100%
141100%
151100%
161100%
171100%
181100%
191100%
201100%

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Rover Mg v8 covertible MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Rover Mg v8 covertible MOT tests:

  1. Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
  2. fuel cap seal perished (2 times)
  3. oil leak (2 times)
  4. o/side and n/side front suspension bump stops deteriorated (1 times)
  5. Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b) (1 times)
  6. Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (1 times)
  7. Central Exhaust mounting defective both rubber mounts (6.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
  8. Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i)) (1 times)
  9. Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  10. Nearside Engine mounting bracket excessively loose engine mount securing nut loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  11. Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) (1 times)
  12. Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  13. Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
  14. Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) (1 times)

Rover Mg v8 covertible pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1995 1 24 83% 16,217

Rover Mg v8 covertible reliability FAQ

Across 1 Rover Mg v8 covertible vehicles in our MOT data, 83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Rover Mg v8 covertible MOT issues are: Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a)); fuel cap seal perished; oil leak.

The typical Rover Mg v8 covertible in our data has covered around 16,217 miles.

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