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P183 GMM

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

47,593 mi
Last recorded47,593 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP183 GMM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 47,593 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has collapsed

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear suspension has collapsed

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 47,593 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has collapsed

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear suspension has collapsed

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 47,240 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 22 Apr 2013 47,240 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 46,976 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 44,499 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 44,499 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 44,288 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 44,288 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 41,995 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 41,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 39,682 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 39,682 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 35,944 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 35,938 miles

Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2006 32,800 miles

o/s front tyre slightly distorted

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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P183 GMM is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 P183 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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P183 GMM is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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