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P348 DUD

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,502 mi
Last recorded104,502 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP348 DUD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 104,502 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 104,502 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 104,360 miles

Both front to rear coolant pipes have a slight coolant leak

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 98,198 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 91,679 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 91,677 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 87,911 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 84,395 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 81,149 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 77,596 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 75,112 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 71,828 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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P348 DUD is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P348 DUD, 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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P348 DUD is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 9 August 1996.

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