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P183 TFV

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,722 mi
Last recorded82,722 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP183 TFV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 82,722 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak, front to rear pipe. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front subframe mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front subframe mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 82,722 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Also terminals loose. (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak, front to rear pipe. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front subframe mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front subframe mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 77,571 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 77,551 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 76,259 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2020 75,640 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 74,359 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 74,357 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 72,453 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 70,500 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 69,396 miles

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

engine covers fitted

engine oil leak

surface rust on underside of vecicle

Pass 20 Apr 2015 69,189 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 69,182 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 64,681 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake discs are corroded

slight corrosion to outer sills

Fail 3 Apr 2014 64,681 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake discs are corroded

slight corrosion to outer sills

Pass 4 Apr 2013 64,663 miles

exhaust in poor condition

o/s rear sill has damage

Pass 2 Apr 2012 64,527 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 64,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 63,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 62,246 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 60,513 miles

both front tyres are getting low on tread depth

coolant leak from rear of engine

exhaust is corroded

nearside headlamp is dim

offside outer sill is damaged

rear brake discs are pitted

Pass 7 Apr 2007 58,382 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 58,381 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

slight wiper damage to windscreen.

Pass 5 Apr 2006 55,068 miles

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

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 TFV is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P183 TFV, 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 TFV is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 11 October 1996.

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