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P413 UGB

1996 MG Mgf

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

78,147 mi
Last recorded78,147 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP413 UGB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2013 78,147 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 77,068 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 77,066 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)

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

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 32,316 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 72,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 71,206 miles

brake hose ends rusty

chassis and subframe rusty

clutch pipe rusty

front shockers damp

front tyres slightly wearing inner edges

rear arches rusty

slight engine oil leak

slight front brake judder recorded

some brake pipes slightly corroded or coverd in grease

suspention close to bump stops front and rear

Pass 17 Mar 2009 69,037 miles

both front shockers weaping

clutch pipes very rusty

front tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

got small chips and scratches in windscreen

rear arch's corroded

slight engine oil leak

some brake pipes slightly corroded

suspention low but not againt bump stops

Fail 17 Mar 2009 69,037 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both front shockers weaping

clutch pipes very rusty

front tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

got small chips and scratches in windscreen

rear arch's corroded

slight engine oil leak

some brake pipes slightly corroded

suspention low but not againt bump stops

Pass 17 Mar 2008 67,074 miles

most brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2008 67,070 miles

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

clutch pipes very rusty

front shockers weaping

front tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

most brake pipes slightly corroded

some brake pipes coverd in grease not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Mar 2007 64,054 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 64,054 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

clutch hydrolic pipe very rusty

number plate lights poor

slight engine oil leak

some brake pipes started to corrode

Pass 16 Mar 2006 61,146 miles

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

battery insecure

both front shockers very slightly weaping

clutch pipe very corroded

exhaust rusty and slightly blowing

front and rear discs poor

scratch on windsreen

very slight play in o/s/f top ball joint

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 UGB is a 1996 MG Mgf in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P413 UGB, 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 P413 UGB registered?

P413 UGB is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 21 December 1996.

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