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P120 YAG

1996 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,725 mi
Last recorded97,725 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP120 YAG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 97,725 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 93,986 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 88,806 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 88,806 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

fan belt showing signs of immininte failure

Pass 20 Jan 2011 83,205 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 83,205 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 77,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 29 Jan 2009 71,368 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge recomend att

Pass 29 Jan 2009 71,368 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge recomend att

Pass 29 Jan 2008 63,843 miles

both front tyres wearing badly on inside edge

Fail 24 Jan 2008 63,801 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

both front tyres wearing badly on inside edge

Pass 18 Oct 2006 57,545 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 49,919 miles

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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P120 YAG is a 1996 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P120 YAG, 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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What year was P120 YAG registered?

P120 YAG is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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