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MOT reliability

Rover Mgbgt

2 vehicles · 21 completed MOT tests analysed
67%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Rover Mgbgt vehicles and 21 completed MOT tests, the Rover Mgbgt has an overall 67% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 99,051 miles.

2
Vehicles
21
MOT tests
3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Rover Mgbgt problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Rover Mgbgt MOT tests:

  • Other81%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension16%
  • Seatbelts & equipment5%
  • Body & structure5%
  • Identification & plates3%
  • Emissions & nuisance2%

Rover Mgbgt pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Rover Mgbgt MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Rover Mgbgt MOT tests:

  1. Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (2 times)
  2. Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b) (2 times)
  3. Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
  4. Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
  5. Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
  6. Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
  7. Oil leak (2 times)
  8. Nearside and offside front lower wishbone bushes starting to split. (2 times)
  9. Slight wear in offside of steering rack. (2 times)
  10. Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b)) (2 times)
  11. Front tyres 165/80/14 rear tyres 185/70/14 (2 times)
  12. Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin has some lift (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  13. Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i)) (2 times)
  14. Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  15. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (2 times)

Rover Mgbgt pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1979 1 18 72% 99,051
1976 1 3 33% —

Rover Mgbgt reliability FAQ

Across 2 Rover Mgbgt vehicles in our MOT data, 67% pass the MOT (a 33% failure rate), with about 3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Rover Mgbgt MOT issues are: Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2); Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b); Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3).

The typical Rover Mgbgt in our data has covered around 99,051 miles.

Compare the Rover Mgbgt

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