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P396 FVV

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,296 mi
Last recorded44,296 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP396 FVV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 44,296 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened recommend replace (3.5.1i)

advise condition of n/s/f mud flap

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (3.5.1i)

exhaust system showing signs of deterioration,,

flexy exhaust pipe slightly deteriorated

o/s/r outer sill panel, slight damage

parking brake performance 18%, mot pass mark 16%,,, recommend check

service brake performance 50%, mot pass mark 50%,, recommend check

Pass 3 Mar 2015 43,630 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres, perished and cracking,, recommend replace

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre worn slightly uneven on inner edge,, sidewalls perished slightly

nearside rear brake binding slightly

slight play in steering rack

Fail 26 Feb 2015 43,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres, perished and cracking,, recommend replace

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre worn slightly uneven on inner edge,, sidewalls perished slightly

nearside rear brake binding slightly

slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Mar 2014 42,923 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge, slightly uneven

slight play in steering rack

Fail 26 Feb 2014 42,900 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge, slightly uneven

slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 Feb 2013 41,954 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

nearside front tyre wearing slightly uneven on inner edge

offside and nearside rear top suspension ball joints slight play

offside rear outer sill panel slight dent.

offside steering rack, very slight play

Pass 22 Feb 2012 40,776 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coolant pipes slightly corroded, have been coated in protectant

offside and nearside rear upper suspension ball joints slight play

offside rear outer sill panel slight dent

Pass 8 Feb 2011 38,979 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both front brake discs, slight corrosion

coolant pipes surface corrosion

offside wiper rubber perishing on end

Pass 2 Mar 2010 38,107 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise handbrake travel

both headlamp beam outputs slightly deminsihed

front and rear tyres differ in size

offside and nearside rear top suspension ball joints slight wear

Fail 24 Feb 2010 38,097 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise check steering track, and have suspension height adjusted

advise handbrake travel

both headlamp beam outputs slightly deminsihed

front and rear tyres differ in size

nearside front suspension height low

offside and nearside rear top suspension ball joints slight wear

Pass 6 Jan 2009 36,230 miles

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

advise check, steering track, suspension height, and tyre pressures

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2008 33,447 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake hose pipes rusty but ok

Pass 5 Oct 2007 32,603 miles

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

front tyres 185/55/15 rear tyres 205/50/15

Fail 2 Oct 2007 32,586 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

clutch hose chaffed and leaking

front tyres 185/55/15, rear tyres 205/50/15

suspension height very low

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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P396 FVV is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P396 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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P396 FVV is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 November 1996.

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