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P234 LLW

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

82,831 mi
Last recorded82,831 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP234 LLW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 82,831 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 82,541 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 7 Jul 2014 82,523 miles

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

Coolant leak

Pass 23 Jul 2013 82,348 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 82,007 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front and rear discs are corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2011 81,931 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 81,931 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 81,786 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2010 81,786 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 81,784 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 75,220 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2008 75,081 miles

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 65,006 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 65,006 miles

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

surface rust on rear exhaust box and pipes

Pass 13 Apr 2006 59,189 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 59,189 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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P234 LLW is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 P234 LLW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P234 LLW registered?

P234 LLW is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 22 September 1996.

Is P234 LLW safe to buy?

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