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P283 AWV

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

80,687 mi
Last recorded80,687 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP283 AWV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 80,687 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 79,946 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 May 2016 79,071 miles

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

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

Oil Leak

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

Pass 18 May 2015 76,117 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2015 76,117 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)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 72,799 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 70,434 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 66,313 miles

Exhaust emissions eratic

Off side headlamp poor beam pattern

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2012 66,312 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions eratic

Off side headlamp poor beam pattern

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2011 62,802 miles

Corrosion on rear brake discs

Engine oil leak

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

Off side headlamp poor beam pattern

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 62,802 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Corrosion on rear brake discs

Engine oil leak

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

Off side headlamp poor beam pattern

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 57,624 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 53,589 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 53,589 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 50,601 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 50,599 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 46,347 miles

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

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 May 2006 45,767 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 45,767 miles

Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

drivers door mirror glass cracked

n/s/f shock absorber weeping

throttle cable dragging ground and worn outer cable away

Fail 27 Apr 2006 45,767 miles

Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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P283 AWV is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 P283 AWV, 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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P283 AWV is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 December 1996.

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