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P358 HMH

1996 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

58,517 mi
Last recorded58,517 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP358 HMH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2014 58,517 miles

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

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

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

o/s/front floor mat removed due to interference with foot pedels making it dangerous to opperate

Fail 16 Oct 2014 58,517 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/front floor mat removed due to interference with foot pedels making it dangerous to opperate

Pass 25 Sep 2013 55,526 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges - o/s on wear limit

Pass 3 Oct 2012 53,932 miles

Rear suspension subframe has surface corrosion on it.

Fail 2 Oct 2012 53,932 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear suspension subframe has surface corrosion on it.

Pass 23 Sep 2011 53,015 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front and rear suspension componants have surface corrosion on them

n/s and o/s front brake discs corroded on inner face

Fail 23 Sep 2011 53,010 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front and rear suspension componants have surface corrosion on them

n/s and o/s front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 7 Oct 2010 51,667 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 48,743 miles

front brake disc eges rusting

offside front tyre inner edge wearing

Fail 16 Oct 2009 48,743 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

front brake disc eges rusting

offside front tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 13 Oct 2008 45,992 miles

light rust on front brake disc faces

offside front tyre inner edge wearing low

slight bind offside front brake

slight play in offside track control arm bushes

Pass 18 Oct 2007 42,728 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

suspension low

Pass 11 Oct 2006 38,868 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 38,834 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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P358 HMH is a 1996 MG Mgf in Grey 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 P358 HMH, 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 P358 HMH registered?

P358 HMH is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 November 1996.

Is P358 HMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P358 HMH 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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