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P337 DUY

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

125,415 mi
Last recorded125,415 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP337 DUY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 125,415 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 125,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 125,033 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 124,645 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 124,404 miles

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

advise surface corroison to front and rear subframes

Pass 15 Sep 2018 123,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight bind

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Sep 2017 123,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear has a slight bind

Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Oct 2016 123,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rear lower (2.4.G.2)

offside front brake slightly tight

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 23 Sep 2016 123,128 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rear lower (2.4.G.2)

offside front brake slightly tight

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Sep 2015 122,698 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre on 3mm of tread and slight cracking to inner side wall

Pass 20 Sep 2014 122,405 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise slight earth fault with both rear side lights/indicators

offside rear tyre on between 2.5/3mm of tread

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Sep 2013 121,988 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 121,485 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise cuts to offside rear tyre inner side wall not deep enough to reach inner ply/cord

Pass 20 Sep 2011 120,993 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 120,484 miles

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

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

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

hydraulic clutch pipe corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2009 119,270 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 119,270 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 118,010 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 118,006 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 112,213 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 21 Jul 2008 112,207 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 105,236 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 105,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 98,140 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 98,132 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)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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P337 DUY is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 P337 DUY, 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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P337 DUY is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 August 1996.

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