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P497 UBD

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,265 mi
Last recorded82,265 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP497 UBD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 82,265 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

nearside wiper split

Pass 16 May 2016 79,639 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 79,639 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 79,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 73,875 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 69,807 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 67,774 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 63,390 miles

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

non alloy wheel nut fitted nearside front wheel

Pass 6 Jul 2005 53,493 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2005 53,493 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P497 UBD is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P497 UBD, 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 P497 UBD registered?

P497 UBD is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P497 UBD safe to buy?

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