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P101 CRR

1996 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

46,709 mi
Last recorded46,709 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP101 CRR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 46,709 miles

head lamps deteriorating

water leak

Fail 14 Aug 2014 46,708 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

head lamps deteriorating

water leak

Pass 5 Jul 2013 46,331 miles

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

front anti-roll bar links deteriorating

n/s/r track control arm has slight wear in bushes

Pass 20 Jul 2012 45,933 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 45,931 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 42,622 miles

both rear tyre treads close to wear limit

n/s/r tyre deteriorating

suspension height close to lower limit

Pass 20 Jul 2010 42,586 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 42,240 miles

coolant pipes corroding

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 23 Jun 2008 40,472 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 40,472 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 38,632 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

steel water hoses starting to corroed

Pass 4 Jul 2006 35,549 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2005 32,609 miles

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

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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P101 CRR is a 1996 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P101 CRR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P101 CRR?

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What year was P101 CRR registered?

P101 CRR is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P101 CRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P101 CRR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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