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P484 PWP

1996 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,015 mi
Last recorded99,015 miles
Recorded on18 May 2013
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP484 PWP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2013 99,015 miles

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

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

engine coolant leaking at front.

offside rear wheel arch corroded.

oil leak on engine.

outer body sills corroded.

plastic covers fitted to all four inner wheel arches.

rear subframe corroded.

stone chip in swept area.

Fail 18 May 2013 99,015 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

engine coolant leaking at front.

offside rear wheel arch corroded.

oil leak on engine.

outer body sills corroded.

plastic covers fitted to all four inner wheel arches.

rear subframe corroded.

stone chip in swept area.

Pass 1 May 2012 95,982 miles

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

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

front subframe corroded.

oil leak on engine.

plastic covers fitted to all FOUR inner wheel arches.

Fail 28 Apr 2012 95,893 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front subframe corroded.

oil leak on engine.

plastic covers fitted to all FOUR inner wheel arches.

Pass 24 May 2011 92,882 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

front and rear brake discs pitted

rear brake pipes and unions (near sub frame) corroding

wheel arches starting to corrode

Fail 18 May 2011 92,873 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

front and rear brake discs pitted

rear brake pipes and unions (near sub frame) corroding

wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 30 Mar 2010 92,237 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 92,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 89,014 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 85,692 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 83,766 miles

n/s/r outer sill lower lip has very poor repair

n/s/r outer track rod end worn very close to limits

Fail 15 Sep 2006 83,766 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r outer sill lower lip has very poor repair

n/s/r track rod end worn very close to limits

Pass 30 Dec 2005 80,170 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 80,170 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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P484 PWP is a 1996 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P484 PWP, 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 P484 PWP registered?

P484 PWP is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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