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P233 GMM

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,136 mi
Last recorded109,136 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2013
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP233 GMM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2013 109,136 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2013 109,136 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 100,784 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 96,660 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008
Fail 11 Jan 2008 92,050 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 86,246 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 86,236 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 80,838 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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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P233 GMM is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P233 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 P233 GMM registered?

P233 GMM is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 9 August 1996.

Is P233 GMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P233 GMM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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