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P26 MVS

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

116,133 mi
Last recorded116,133 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP26 MVS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 116,133 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met (16%).

Pass 20 Jun 2018 113,887 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside rear sill corroded.

Rear subframe starting to corrode.

Slight play in nearside front steering.

Pass 27 Jun 2017 112,142 miles

Nearside front inner tie rod to track rod end lock nut loose.

Offside rear sill corroded.

Parking brake efficiency only just met.

Service brake efficiency only just met.

Unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to grease applied.

Fail 21 Jun 2017 112,135 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside front inner tie rod to track rod end lock nut loose.

Offside rear sill corroded.

Parking brake efficiency only just met.

Service brake efficiency only just met.

Pass 29 Jun 2016 108,882 miles

Front to rear brake pipes corroding.

Nearside front dip beam bulb slightly dim.

Parking brake efficiency only just met.

Rear sills starting to corrode.

Service brake efficiency only just met.

Fail 21 Jun 2016 108,873 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Emissions not tested Due to engine over heating. (7.3.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front to rear brake pipes corroding.

Nearside front dip beam bulb slightly dim.

Rear sills starting to corrode.

Pass 25 Jun 2015 106,989 miles

Both rear brakes slightly binding.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sills slightly corroded.

Fail 23 Jun 2015 106,974 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear brakes slightly binding.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sills slightly corroded.

Pass 15 May 2010 104,413 miles

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

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

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

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

rear tyres getting down

Pass 17 Apr 2009 99,958 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 16 Apr 2009 99,958 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Upper Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 98,682 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 25 Feb 2009 98,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2008 89,648 miles

both front tyres slight uneven wear inner edges

chip o/s/f headlight

Fail 19 Feb 2008 89,648 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

both front tyres slight uneven wear inner edges

chip o/s/f headlight

Pass 21 Feb 2007 86,459 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 86,459 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 78,654 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 78,652 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)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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P26 MVS is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 P26 MVS, 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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P26 MVS is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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