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P188 GMM

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,704 mi
Last recorded54,704 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP188 GMM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2011 54,704 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 54,688 miles

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

front brake discs rust (recommend change)

front tyres 2mm inner edge

surface rust front subframe

Pass 26 Jul 2007 54,245 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 54,245 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2007 54,193 miles

nearside /offfside rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2006 53,720 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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P188 GMM is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P188 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 P188 GMM registered?

P188 GMM is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is P188 GMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P188 GMM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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