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P381 UGG

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,903 mi
Last recorded125,903 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2011 125,903 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 125,903 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 122,845 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

high level stop light fitted but not wired

Pass 10 Jul 2009 119,605 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 119,605 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 116,226 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 113,695 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 113,695 miles

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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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P381 UGG is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UGG, 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 UGG registered?

P381 UGG is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 November 1996.

Is P381 UGG safe to buy?

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