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H15 PMY

1996 MG Mgf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

42,771 mi
Last recorded42,771 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH15 PMY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2013 42,771 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a) DANGEROUS

BONNET STAY MISSING

FRONT TYRE SIZE IS 185/55VR15 AND REARS ARE 205/50VR15.

Pass 27 Sep 2012 37,945 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 37,945 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

front discs worn

Pass 21 Sep 2011 33,743 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroding....corrosion on suspension components

rear suspension low

slight lift in nearside rear upper balljoint

Fail 18 Jul 2011 33,739 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front brake discs in poor condition

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 9 Jul 2010 33,339 miles

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

brake discs corroded,not effecting brake performance

corrosion on underbody components,and underbody in places

Fail 6 Jul 2010 33,333 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

brake discs corroded,not effecting brake performance

corrosion on underbody components,and underbody in places

front tyres split,tyres old

inner front tyres worn,tyres just legal

Pass 15 Jul 2009 33,156 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front tyres splitting worn on inner edges,tyres just legal

slight movement in steering column

Fail 9 Jul 2009 33,141 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Inner Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front tyres splitting worn on inner edges,tyres just legal

slight movement in steering column

Fail 2 Jul 2009 33,133 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Inner Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front tyres splitting worn on inner edges,tyres just legal

slight movement in steering column

Pass 24 Jun 2008 32,714 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 32,496 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Jun 2007 32,494 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre severely perished

offside rear tyre severely perished

Pass 28 Jun 2006 32,359 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 32,359 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

How Reliable is the MG Mgf?

Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,116
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
40,565
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37,610
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32,964
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,147
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 23,285
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,602
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H15 PMY is a 1996 MG Mgf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

Across all 1996 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 73,863 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 MG Mgf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37,610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H15 PMY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H15 PMY is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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