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P272 DGM

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,831 mi
Last recorded72,831 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP272 DGM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 72,831 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' clamp (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside door trim worn

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement more than slight (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside & nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened more than slight (2.4.G.1)

all tyres perished

exhaust system deteriorated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside & nearside (3.7.B.3)

play steering inner

temperature gauge not registering

Fail 6 Jun 2016 72,831 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort offside & nearside (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' clamp (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside door trim worn

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement more than slight (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside & nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened more than slight (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all tyres perished

exhaust system deteriorated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside & nearside (3.7.B.3)

play steering inner

suspension clearance low at bump stops

temperature gauge not registering

Pass 23 Jun 2015 70,225 miles

Coolant pipes corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in both rear top ball joints

Suspention low

Vwery reluctant to pass emissions test

Windscreen damaged

Fail 20 Jun 2015 70,225 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

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

Coolant pipes corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Play in both rear top ball joints

Suspention low

Vwery reluctant to pass emissions test

Windscreen damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2014 67,159 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 65,519 miles

All brake discs slightly rusty

Both rear and offside front anti-role bar drop link bushes perished

Cat outer heat sheld deteriorated

Exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Front to rear metal coolant pipes rusty

Front tyres starting to feather on inner edges and lightly perished

Nearside front anti-role bar center bush split

Oil dampness on engine

Radiator in poor condition

Slight play in offside inner rack ball joint

Various small chips in windsreen

Wipers starting to smear slightly

Pass 19 Jun 2012 62,340 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 62,240 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 61,990 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 61,648 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 61,352 miles

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

number plates poor condition

Pass 13 Jun 2007 59,948 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 59,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 30 May 2006 57,195 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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P272 DGM is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P272 DGM, 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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P272 DGM is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 November 1996.

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