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P211 VFT

1996 MG Mgf

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

113,825 mi
Last recorded113,825 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP211 VFT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2015 113,825 miles

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

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

under body corrison

Fail 15 Aug 2015 113,821 miles

Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

under body corrison

Pass 8 Aug 2014 104,396 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2013 95,977 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 95,977 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 95,911 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 92,435 miles

osf wheel slight vibration on rotation, srs light on, sills corroded. front pad look low, rear inner pads getting low, front subframe rear bushes deteriating,

Fail 26 Jul 2012 92,430 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

osf wheel slight vibration on rotation, srs light on, sills corroded. front pad look low, rear inner pads getting low, front subframe rear bushes deteriating,

Pass 16 Jun 2010 91,963 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 14 Jun 2010 91,961 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)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 21 May 2010 91,906 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

battery loose

Pass 18 May 2009 91,869 miles

front & rear brake discs corroded , advise brake inspection.....

general under body corrosion...

n/s & o/s/r shock absorber lower bushes worn , advise replacements....

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge.....

noise from n/s/f wheel bearing , advise replacement.....

o/s/f shock absorber leaking n/s/f lower bushes worn , advise replacement sock absorbers .....

rear exhaust silencer corroding.....

s,r,s lamp on indicating a fault in the system.....

slight play in n/s/f , n/s/r & o/s/r top ball joints....

suspension low...

Fail 18 May 2009 91,869 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front & rear brake discs corroded , advise brake inspection.....

general under body corrosion...

n/s & o/s/r shock absorber lower bushes worn , advise replacements....

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge.....

noise from n/s/f wheel bearing , advise replacement.....

o/s/f shock absorber leaking n/s/f lower bushes worn , advise replacement sock absorbers .....

rear exhaust silencer corroding.....

s,r,s lamp on indicating a fault in the system.....

slight play in n/s/f , n/s/r & o/s/r top ball joints....

suspension low...

Pass 7 Feb 2008 85,345 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 85,270 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 77,801 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 77,801 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

both front tyres wearing badly on inner edges.

Pass 31 Jan 2006 71,508 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 71,504 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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P211 VFT is a 1996 MG Mgf in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 P211 VFT, 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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P211 VFT is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 17 September 1996.

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