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P386 FJW

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,421 mi
Last recorded45,421 miles
Recorded on9 May 2009
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP386 FJW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2009 45,421 miles

FRONT INNER BRAKE DISC SURFACES ARE RUSTY.

N/S/F TRACK ROD END HAS A SPLIT GAITER.

Pass 14 Oct 2008 44,738 miles

EXHAUST CATLYST HAS A INTERNAL RATTLE.

Fail 4 Oct 2008 44,736 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

AIR BAG LAMP ILLUMINATED DURING TEST.

EXHAUST CATLYST HAS A INTERNAL RATTLE.

N/S AND O/S/F TRACK ROD ENDS HAVE SPLIT RUBBER GAITERS.

Pass 13 Oct 2007 40,951 miles

ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION.

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 36,920 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 33,123 miles

SLIGHT END FLOAT ON N/S AND O/S REAR LOWER CONTROL ARMS.

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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P386 FJW is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P386 FJW, 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 P386 FJW registered?

P386 FJW is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 9 October 1996.

Is P386 FJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P386 FJW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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