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P310 BPA

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,118 mi
Last recorded80,118 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP310 BPA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 80,118 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 79,077 miles

coolant pipes very rusted ?

o/s rear tyre cracking in sidewalls ?

Fail 1 Sep 2011 79,061 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)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

coolant pipes very rusted ?

o/s rear tyre cracking in sidewalls ?

Fail 24 Jan 2011 78,888 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

front & rear brake disc sligjtly pitted

nearside rear & offside front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Jan 2010 75,343 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 75,343 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2008 70,898 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 70,898 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 68,735 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 66,656 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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P310 BPA is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P310 BPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P310 BPA registered?

P310 BPA is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 September 1996.

Is P310 BPA safe to buy?

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