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P311 ABW

1996 MG Mgf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,762 mi
Last recorded75,762 miles
Recorded on12 May 2011
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP311 ABW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2011 75,762 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 74,817 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

general under body corrosion

Fail 15 Jun 2010 74,817 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 71,586 miles

coolant hoses corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2007 69,562 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/side front light starting to deteriorate

Fail 26 Nov 2007 69,562 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

o/side front light starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Nov 2006 64,530 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 64,526 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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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P311 ABW is a 1996 MG Mgf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P311 ABW, 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 P311 ABW registered?

P311 ABW is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 22 October 1996.

Is P311 ABW safe to buy?

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