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P160 TTU

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,075 mi
Last recorded88,075 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP160 TTU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 88,075 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 79,264 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 79,264 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 76,761 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 2 Mar 2013 74,355 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 72,172 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 70,050 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 70,036 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 70,023 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 68,831 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Jan 2009 68,817 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)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 67,009 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 24 Jul 2007 67,003 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

centre brake light missing

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2006 59,261 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 59,261 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2005 54,332 miles

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

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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P160 TTU is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P160 TTU, 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 P160 TTU registered?

P160 TTU is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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