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P174 SVW

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,441 mi
Last recorded94,441 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP174 SVW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 94,441 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 88,220 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 15 Apr 2015 88,220 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 29 Apr 2014 86,527 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Pass 9 Apr 2013 84,330 miles

inner set of rear brake pads getting thin.

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

slight movement nearside rear shock absorber lower bush.

slight movement offside front lower ball joint.

slight movement offside rear upper ball joint.

Pass 16 Apr 2012 81,361 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 77,607 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 74,077 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 68,107 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 63,358 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 63,358 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 55,467 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 55,467 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 50,932 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2006 50,932 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

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

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

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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P174 SVW is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P174 SVW, 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 P174 SVW registered?

P174 SVW is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 August 1996.

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