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P297 RGN

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

74,194 mi
Last recorded74,194 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP297 RGN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2011 74,194 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 74,195 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 Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 72,490 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 72,490 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 71,552 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 71,552 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)

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

Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

note [ srs ] light is on permenantly. also advise poor condition of rear window [restricted visability]

Pass 1 Apr 2008 65,934 miles

note susspension trim hight is low.o/s front tyre is void of tread on inner edge [recomend replacement as it only just meets mot requirements.hand brake has limited reserve travel.

Pass 8 Sep 2006 63,706 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 63,706 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

note all discs are glazzed.

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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P297 RGN is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 P297 RGN, 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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P297 RGN is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 September 1996.

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