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P236 DTN

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,019 mi
Last recorded71,019 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP236 DTN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 71,019 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 70,841 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 70,660 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 70,644 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 70,636 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 70,606 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 70,118 miles

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

all brake pipes coverd with grease, not allowing full inspection

coolant pipes from front of vehicle to rear of vehicle corroded

corrosion to front cradle

Fail 21 Jul 2006 70,102 miles

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

ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERD WITH GREASE

CORROSION TO COOLANT PIPES FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE TO REAR OF VEHICLE

CORROSION TO FRONT CRADLE

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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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P236 DTN is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P236 DTN, 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 P236 DTN registered?

P236 DTN is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P236 DTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P236 DTN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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