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P330 GMF

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,377 mi
Last recorded50,377 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP330 GMF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 50,377 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front park brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 50,139 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 51,038 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 49,124 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 49,124 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 47,890 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 45,493 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 43,210 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 43,210 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 40,918 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 38,747 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 36,788 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 35,423 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 34,379 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front suspension components rusty

n/s/r tyre slighty perished

o/s/r tyre slighty perished

Pass 27 Mar 2007 32,962 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 32,960 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 31,717 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 31,601 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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P330 GMF is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P330 GMF, 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 P330 GMF registered?

P330 GMF is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 9 August 1996.

Is P330 GMF safe to buy?

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