MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,296 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front brake hose pipes rusty but ok
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
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
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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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