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P332 PVM

1996 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,616 mi
Last recorded74,616 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP332 PVM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 74,616 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 72,490 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 72,490 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 72,067 miles

slight surface corrosion of some suspension components but all ok

Pass 20 Apr 2017 71,146 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 69,397 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 68,194 miles

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)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emmisions on co2 and hc just met

Pass 9 Apr 2015 68,194 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emmisions on co2 and hc just met

Pass 8 Apr 2014 67,268 miles

had to top water level up investiage and rectify cooling fan not kicking in

Fail 8 Apr 2014 67,263 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Coolant leak

had to top water level up investiage and rectify cooling fan not kicking in

Pass 10 Apr 2013 54,912 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 62,858 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 61,004 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 61,004 miles

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

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

n/s rear upper suspension ball joint has slight play

Pass 12 Apr 2010 60,078 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 60,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 58,849 miles

clutch slave sylinder starting to leak slighty

nearside front to near slave cylinder supply pipe starting to rust

Fail 2 Apr 2009 58,845 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

clutch slave sylinder starting to leak slighty

nearside front to near slave cylinder supply pipe starting to rust

Pass 1 Apr 2008 57,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 55,423 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 50,914 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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P332 PVM is a 1996 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P332 PVM, 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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P332 PVM is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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The MOT history for P332 PVM shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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