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P446 DCH

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,240 mi
Last recorded113,240 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP446 DCH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 113,240 miles

front and rear brake discs poor condition inner faces

Fail 10 May 2019 113,314 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front and rear brake discs poor condition inner faces

Pass 25 May 2018 98,670 miles

offside front tyre wall perrished

slight corrosion at rear near side sill

Fail 25 May 2018 98,670 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

offside front tyre wall perrished

slight corrosion at rear near side sill

Pass 1 Jun 2017 92,400 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)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 91,651 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 90,010 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 86,004 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)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 85,022 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 84,991 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 83,633 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 81,804 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 80,196 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 80,191 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 78,200 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 75,046 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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P446 DCH is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P446 DCH, 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 P446 DCH registered?

P446 DCH is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 10 October 1996.

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