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P182 GMM

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

68,059 mi
Last recorded68,059 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP182 GMM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 68,059 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2017 68,053 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 67,799 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 67,799 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)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 67,782 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 67,782 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 67,246 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 65,206 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 63,004 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 62,992 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 59,317 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 55,634 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 53,096 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 53,096 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 50,751 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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P182 GMM 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 P182 GMM, 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 P182 GMM registered?

P182 GMM is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 6 August 1996.

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