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P239 BPE

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,483 mi
Last recorded88,483 miles
Recorded on2 May 2013
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP239 BPE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2013 88,483 miles

185/55/15 X 2 FRONTS

205/50/15 X 2 REARS

ALL BRAKE DISCS S/CORR=PODOT

D/SEAT TORN

NO TAX DISC DISPLAYED

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICL;E REC ORDS

Fail 30 Apr 2013 88,483 miles

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)

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

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

185/55/15 X 2 FRONTS

205/50/15 X 2 REARS

ALL BRAKE DISCS S/CORR=PODOT

D/SEAT TORN

NO TAX DISC DISPLAYED

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICL;E REC ORDS

Pass 7 Apr 2011 83,008 miles

185/55/15 X2-FRONTS

205/50/15 X2-REARS

REAR B/DISCS RUSRT

ROAD TAX EXPIRED-31/10/09

Pass 7 Aug 2009 82,477 miles

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

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

o/s front seat belt fraying, front subframe rusty, front tyres uneven wear, n/s front top ball joint boot split, dip low limit

Fail 4 Aug 2009 82,475 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

o/s front seat belt fraying, front subframe rusty, front tyres uneven wear, n/s front top ball joint boot split, dip low limit

Pass 31 Jul 2008 73,538 miles

steering asistance? f tyres worn, water pipes corroded, nsr tyre uneven wear, nsf top boot joint, r pads worn low, fuel line damp, corrosion to suspension brakes and exhaust.

Fail 24 Jul 2008 73,537 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

steering asistance? f tyres worn, water pipes corroded, nsr tyre uneven wear, nsf top boot joint, r pads worn low, fuel line damp, corrosion to suspension brakes and exhaust.

Pass 23 Jul 2007 67,151 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 18 May 2007 67,084 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 65,992 miles

very slight corrosion o/s front lower suspension arm . slight corrosion ns rear brake disc

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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P239 BPE is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P239 BPE, 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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P239 BPE is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 22 November 1996.

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