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P291 DOM

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,668 mi
Last recorded93,668 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2007
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP291 DOM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2007 93,668 miles

anti roll bar bushes cracking

both rear tyres wearing close to the legal limit of 1.6mm

nearside front tyre wearing on the inside edge

rear brake pipes covered in grease/underseal so unable to inspect properly

Fail 12 Nov 2007 93,667 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

anti roll bar bushes cracking

both rear tyres wearing close to the legal limit of 1.6mm

nearside front tyre wearing on the inside edge

rear brake pipes covered in grease/underseal so unable to inspect properly

Pass 14 Feb 2007 88,180 miles

rear brake disc pitted † †

Fail 13 Feb 2007 88,177 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 83,514 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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P291 DOM is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P291 DOM, 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 P291 DOM registered?

P291 DOM is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P291 DOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P291 DOM shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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