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P349 GPH

1996 MG Mgf

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

42,268 mi
Last recorded42,268 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP349 GPH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 42,268 miles

Ball joint has slight play rack (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 39,681 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 39,681 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 38,205 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 36,111 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 34,098 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 32,502 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 32,502 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

suspension very low

Pass 2 May 2009 30,343 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 30,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 28,483 miles

Both rear tyre's are low on tread.[2mm]

Fail 28 Apr 2008 28,483 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyre's are low on tread.[2mm]

Pass 2 Apr 2007 26,217 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Apr 2007 26,217 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P349 GPH is a 1996 MG Mgf in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P349 GPH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P349 GPH registered?

P349 GPH is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P349 GPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P349 GPH shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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