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P145 RBH

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,738 mi
Last recorded90,738 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP145 RBH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2011 90,738 miles

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

front and rear subframes corroded.

front brake discs heavly corroded nearside and offside.

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge.

rear exhaust box held by temp fixings.

Fail 17 Jun 2011 90,738 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front and rear subframes corroded.

front brake discs heavly corroded nearside and offside.

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge.

rear exhaust box held by temp fixings.

Pass 22 May 2010 87,302 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 May 2009 81,247 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 75,625 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 69,022 miles

Oil leak

both front brake discs worn and corroded on inner surfaces

corrosion to all three brake pipes connected to rear union

front windscreen washers high aim

nearside and offside front shock absorber lower bushes worn

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust rattling inside

strong advise - nearside front headlamp pattern diffused (reflector worn?)

Fail 19 May 2007 68,792 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion to all three brake pipes connected to rear union

front discs worn and corroded on inner surfaces

front windscreen washers high aim

nearside front shock absorber lower bushes worn

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

offside front shock absorber lower bushes worn

offside front wiper split

rear exhaust rattling inside (catalyst?)

strong advise - nearside front headlamp pattern diffused (reflector worn?)

Pass 20 May 2006 62,075 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front washers poor.

nearside front tyre worn/wearing on inner edge

nearside headlight slight diffused pattern

nearside rear footbrake and handbrake low effort

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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P145 RBH is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P145 RBH, 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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P145 RBH is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 December 1996.

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