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P168 ECU

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,029 mi
Last recorded118,029 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP168 ECU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2013 118,029 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 118,027 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 116,512 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 116,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 May 2012 116,462 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

advise strongly all brakepipes are cleaned/greased

Pass 28 May 2011 114,335 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 114,333 miles

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise - emissions very irratic

advise - front to rear brakepipes are cleaned/greased

advise - offside headlamp "dulled" slightly

Pass 30 Apr 2010 110,507 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 110,507 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 104,458 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2009 104,301 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)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2008 95,660 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Jan 2008 95,658 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play column top mount

Pass 12 Apr 2007 92,479 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 90,272 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 90,240 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)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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)

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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P168 ECU 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 50%.

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 P168 ECU, 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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P168 ECU is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 October 1996.

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