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P399 LLO

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,608 mi
Last recorded105,608 miles
Recorded on11 May 2013
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP399 LLO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2013 105,608 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 105,538 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 102,557 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

all brake discs marked

Fail 1 Nov 2011 102,557 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all brake discs marked

Pass 1 Nov 2010 101,672 miles

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 23 Oct 2009 94,646 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2008 92,204 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 92,204 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside washer poor

Pass 19 Dec 2007 87,593 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 87,593 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 20 Dec 2006 82,156 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 82,156 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 77,046 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 77,046 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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P399 LLO 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 57.1%.

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 P399 LLO, 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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P399 LLO is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 9 August 1996.

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