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P196 TTU

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

83,468 mi
Last recorded83,468 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP196 TTU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 83,468 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section also deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 83,466 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section also deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 82,841 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box also slightly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 81,357 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 81,355 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 79,635 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

metal brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 5 Jul 2017 79,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

metal brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 26 May 2016 79,152 miles

nearside rear tyre close to limit of 1.6mm also worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre close to limit of 1.6mm also inner wall perished/cracked

Pass 11 Apr 2015 78,037 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit of 1.6mm also inner wall cracked/slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre worn close to limit of 1.6mm also inner wall cracked/slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2014 77,141 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 77,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre worn on outer tyre wall

Pass 7 Mar 2013 75,900 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 74,259 miles

offside front tyre wall has cracking

Fail 14 Mar 2011 72,379 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 72,379 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 71,075 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 69,966 miles

fluid suspention requires pumping up to the right hight/ little useable springing

Pass 27 Mar 2008 69,090 miles

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

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

cooling system down on water 3lts. added also front to rear metal water pipes starting to corrode / will req renewing soon

Pass 30 Mar 2007 64,515 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 64,465 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2006 60,090 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 60,029 miles

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)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 22 Apr 2006 60,012 miles

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)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P196 TTU is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1997 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 71,264 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 P196 TTU, 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 29 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P196 TTU registered?

P196 TTU is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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