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P234 RYH

1996 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

65,734 mi
Last recorded65,734 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP234 RYH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2012 65,734 miles

both rear outer brake pipes rusty at ends

both rear tyres worn to 2mm

offside rear shock absorber bush worn

suspension low

Fail 8 Nov 2012 65,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear outer brake pipes rusty at ends

both rear tyres worn to 2mm

offside rear shock absorber bush worn

suspension low

Pass 10 Nov 2011 84,103 miles

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

Slight play in both front bushes in front suspension sub-frame

Slight play in offside front suspension lower arm rear bush

Fail 4 Nov 2011 84,103 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)

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

Slight play in both front bushes in front suspension sub-frame

Slight play in offside front suspension lower arm rear bush

Pass 1 Dec 2010 82,233 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 82,233 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 75,675 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 75,675 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

play in nearside front wheel

brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2008 66,226 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 63,798 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 58,849 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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P234 RYH is a 1996 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P234 RYH, 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 P234 RYH registered?

P234 RYH is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 17 September 1996.

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The MOT history for P234 RYH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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