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P395 FVV

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,079 mi
Last recorded132,079 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP395 FVV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 132,079 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 131,072 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 130,311 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both subframes rusting.

brake servo rusting

Pass 23 Sep 2015 129,600 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 129,573 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 129,329 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 127,896 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 127,164 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 125,847 miles

clutch fluid feed hose leaking

offside parking brake reading slightly low

radiator in poor condition

rear tyre treads getting low

Fail 4 May 2011 125,839 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (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)

clutch fluid feed hose leaking

offside parking brake reading slightly low

radiator in poor condition

rear tyre treads getting low

Pass 4 Jan 2010 125,262 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2009 125,255 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 123,639 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 123,627 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 122,129 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 121,449 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2006 121,438 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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P395 FVV is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P395 FVV, 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 P395 FVV registered?

P395 FVV is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 6 September 1996.

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