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P418 EAV

1996 MG Mgf

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

137,481 mi
Last recorded137,481 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP418 EAV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 137,481 miles

Offside headlamp has a crack, but not effecting the image

suspension is low

Fail 16 May 2017 137,479 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside headlamp has a crack, but not effecting the image

suspension is low

Pass 19 May 2016 133,218 miles

front flexible brake pipe ferules corroding

off side headlamp glass chipped

surface rust on front chassis floor area

Fail 18 May 2016 133,217 miles

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play near side (2.6.2)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play near side (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

front flexible brake pipe ferules corroding

off side headlamp glass chipped

surface rust on front chassis floor area

Pass 20 May 2015 129,018 miles

front tyres on limit on inside edges

slight dampness on off side front shock absorber

Fail 19 May 2015 129,016 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front tyres on limit on inside edges

slight dampness on off side front shock absorber

Pass 12 May 2014 125,139 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 122,639 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2013 122,611 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 119,512 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

customer advised front and rear brake discs corrodied

Pass 12 May 2011 114,660 miles

c/a rear brake discs corrodied

Fail 9 May 2011 114,660 miles

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

c/a rear brake discs corrodied

Pass 11 Mar 2011 114,551 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 113,563 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 109,008 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 104,472 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 101,620 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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P418 EAV is a 1996 MG Mgf in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P418 EAV, 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 P418 EAV registered?

P418 EAV is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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