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P299 EST

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,400 mi
Last recorded96,400 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2007
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP299 EST
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2007 96,400 miles

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

n/s/f tyre close to limit

rear brake pipes started to corrode

some play o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 8 Oct 2007 96,394 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre close to limit

rear brake pipes started to corrode

some play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 6 Oct 2006 90,150 miles

handbrake efficiency on limit

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

slight engine oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2006 90,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

slight engine oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2005 81,290 miles

n/s headlamp beam pattern getting dim

o/s and n/s front lower suspension arms rear rear mounting bushes has slight movement

o/s and n/s front tyre treads bald on inner edge

o/s and n/s rear trailing arm to lower arm mounting bushes has slight movement

o/s hjeadlamp beam pattern dim

rear brake pads low

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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P299 EST 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 P299 EST, 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 P299 EST registered?

P299 EST is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 September 1996.

Is P299 EST safe to buy?

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