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P321 ABW

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,871 mi
Last recorded114,871 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP321 ABW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 114,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear outer sills slight corrosion

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2018 114,480 miles

both rear brake discs surface corrosion

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 6 Mar 2018 114,467 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear brake discs surface corrosion

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2017 114,024 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 113,983 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f steering rack slight play

n/s/r top ball joint slight play

Pass 22 Oct 2015 113,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 113,149 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 113,126 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

acceptable corrsion to o.s.r inner face brake disc

accptable beam patten o.s.f

both front tyre wearing inner edges

Fail 13 Aug 2014 113,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

acceptable corrsion to o.s.r inner face brake disc

accptable beam patten o.s.f

both front tyre wearing inner edges

Pass 6 Aug 2013 109,435 miles

both front tyres wearing unevenly

o.s.r brake disc inner face corroded,

Fail 6 Aug 2013 109,435 miles

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

both front tyres wearing unevenly

o.s.r brake disc inner face corroded,

Pass 13 Aug 2012 105,524 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 105,523 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 101,712 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 101,712 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 98,834 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 97,193 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 95,481 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 89,547 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 83,059 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 74,539 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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P321 ABW is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P321 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 P321 ABW registered?

P321 ABW is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 November 1996.

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