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P32 FBA

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

87,118 mi
Last recorded87,118 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP32 FBA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 87,118 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

park brake effort just met 17 %

Fail 11 Apr 2022 87,113 miles

Emissions not tested fuel gauge reading empty/engine stopped (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 87,097 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Outer Exhaust system insecure mounts (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 85,454 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi blowing (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2020 85,442 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner lower wheel arch to sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning malfunction light on dash (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2019 84,777 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 84,777 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 84,777 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 83,097 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 83,097 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 82,773 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 82,763 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 11,671 miles

oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2016 82,700 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2015 55,856 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 76,074 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 76,037 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 75,958 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 May 2012 75,958 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2011 75,116 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2011 75,112 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 22 May 2010 75,062 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 May 2010 75,062 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 74,851 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 72,653 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 72,634 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 68,582 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 68,582 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 58,702 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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P32 FBA is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 P32 FBA, 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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P32 FBA is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 August 1996.

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