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P42 DRA

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

40,949 mi
Last recorded40,949 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP42 DRA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 40,949 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 40,949 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak EXHAUST BOX CORRODED AND BLOWING (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 40,946 miles

ACCIDENT DAMAGE ON OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER SILL

Pass 20 Apr 2015 40,253 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 40,469 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 40,466 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)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 39,333 miles

offside wiper split

stone chip in offside headlight glass

suspension low

Fail 15 Apr 2009 39,333 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

offside wiper split

stone chip in offside headlight glass

suspension low

Pass 6 Aug 2007 38,866 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 38,848 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 38,072 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 38,072 miles

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

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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P42 DRA is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P42 DRA, 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 P42 DRA registered?

P42 DRA is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 September 1996.

Is P42 DRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P42 DRA shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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