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P381 EOB

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

114,291 mi
Last recorded114,291 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP381 EOB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 114,291 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

sills beginning to corrode at rear

Pass 31 May 2017 112,815 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 111,215 miles

corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 23 May 2015 109,548 miles

rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 17 May 2014 107,656 miles

front + rear brake discs corroded on inner faces -- wear to o/s front brake pads -- o/s head lamp reflector tarnished

Pass 1 Jun 2013 105,563 miles

wear to n/s front tyre -- corrosion to front + rear brake discs

Fail 30 Apr 2013 105,534 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front + rear brake discs corroded -- o/s head lamp reflector tarnished

Fail 17 Mar 2012 103,707 miles

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

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

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

sills beginning to corrode at rear -- front + rear brake discs corroded -- o/s front suspension wishbone beginning to corrode

Pass 17 Mar 2012 103,707 miles

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

sills beginning to corrode at rear -- front + rear brake discs corroded -- o/s front suspension wishbone beginning to corrode

Pass 5 Feb 2011 101,258 miles

sills beginning to corrode at rear -- front brake discs corroded on inner faces -- o/s rear steel brake pipe beginning to corrode

Pass 13 Feb 2010 99,495 miles

sills beginning to corrode at rear

Pass 21 Feb 2009 97,385 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 95,421 miles

corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 17 Jan 2007 92,082 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 90,110 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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P381 EOB is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P381 EOB, 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 P381 EOB registered?

P381 EOB is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 October 1996.

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