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P34 TGV

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,283 mi
Last recorded93,283 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP34 TGV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 93,283 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 91,885 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 91,885 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 90,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

front to rear metal coolant pipes corroded

Fail 8 May 2019 90,534 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

front to rear metal coolant pipes corroded

Pass 15 May 2018 89,977 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 86,211 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 86,211 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 83,310 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 80,798 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 74,785 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 2 Jul 2014 74,785 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 30 Apr 2013 74,519 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 74,387 miles

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

Lowered.

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

Pass 12 May 2011 74,336 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 74,315 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 74,196 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 74,075 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 73,780 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2005 73,311 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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P34 TGV is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P34 TGV, 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 P34 TGV registered?

P34 TGV is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P34 TGV safe to buy?

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