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P338 LUY

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,349 mi
Last recorded95,349 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP338 LUY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 95,349 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Full underside of vehicle heavily undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 94,165 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Full underside of vehicle, heavily undersealed (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 94,141 miles

Central Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

off side rear tyre 195-65-15h cracked

Pass 4 Aug 2016 92,363 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 91,986 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 89,943 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 88,091 miles

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

Oil leak

front shocker bushes perrished

Fail 19 Jun 2012 88,089 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Oil leak

front shocker bushes perrished

Pass 22 Jun 2010 86,780 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 4 Jun 2010 86,695 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Engine has oil leak

Rear towing eye area has excessive corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2009 85,032 miles

front headlamps slightly dim

Fail 30 May 2009 85,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 19 May 2008 82,138 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 82,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 76,417 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 72,606 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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P338 LUY is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P338 LUY, 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 P338 LUY registered?

P338 LUY is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 August 1996.

Is P338 LUY safe to buy?

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