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P415 EVJ

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,090 mi
Last recorded96,090 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP415 EVJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 96,090 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

underside rusty

Fail 12 May 2015 96,069 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 May 2014 95,854 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 95,710 miles

corrosion on subframes

Pass 5 Jul 2012 94,814 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 94,471 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 94,471 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 93,957 miles

exhaust condition poor

n/s &o/s sills have been repaired

o/s/f chassis signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2009 93,744 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 93,744 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 92,891 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 92,238 miles

condition of rear tyres

condition of sills (corroding)

Fail 5 Sep 2007 92,238 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

bonnet release cable broken

condition of sills (corroding)

smell of petrol around car

Pass 17 Aug 2006 90,302 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 90,202 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 1 Sep 2005 88,068 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 88,068 miles

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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P415 EVJ is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P415 EVJ, 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 P415 EVJ registered?

P415 EVJ is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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The MOT history for P415 EVJ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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