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P37 MLN

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

68,110 mi
Last recorded68,110 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP37 MLN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 68,110 miles

Front both front disks corroded

Front nsf and osf track rod ends have slight playu

Rear both rear discs corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2018 66,110 miles

Central Rear Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front both front disks corroded

Front nsf and osf track rod ends have slight playu

Rear both rear discs corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2015 65,503 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 65,337 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 64,979 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 64,330 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing on the inside

Pass 16 Jun 2011 62,687 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2011 62,687 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2010 61,150 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs scorred

Fail 9 Jun 2010 61,143 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake discs scorred

Pass 7 May 2009 59,662 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 57,645 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 57,645 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 55,379 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 49,509 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 49,509 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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P37 MLN is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green 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 P37 MLN, 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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P37 MLN is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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