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P413 DNP

1996 MG Mgf

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,841 mi
Last recorded61,841 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP413 DNP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2012 61,841 miles

SIGNS OF CORROSION TO COOLANT PIPES,FRONT LOWER ARMS. HEADLAMPS PATTERNS SIGNS OF DEFUSEING.

Pass 2 Feb 2011 59,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

SUSPENSION LOW. SIGNS OF CORROSION O/S/F LOWER ARM. EMISSIONS ON MAX.

Pass 3 Jul 2009 57,788 miles

FITTED WITH RIGHT HAND DIP HEADLAMPS

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 52,778 miles

HEADLAMP BEAM PATTERNS WILL REQ ATTENTION,FADED

HEADLAMP BEAM S WILL REQ ATTITION,FADED. EMISSIONS VERY NEAR HIGH MAX.

Pass 8 Jun 2007 46,625 miles

HEAD LAMP REFLECTORS FADING. TYRE CHECKS REQ.

Pass 15 May 2006 40,036 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 40,036 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2006 39,940 miles

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

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

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

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

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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P413 DNP is a 1996 MG Mgf in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P413 DNP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P413 DNP registered?

P413 DNP is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P413 DNP safe to buy?

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