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P501 VTY

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,650 mi
Last recorded60,650 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP501 VTY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2011 60,650 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 60,650 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 58,057 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

nearside front tyre worn to limit - ADVISE THIS IS REPLACED

park brake effeciency at 18%

Fail 3 Apr 2010 58,056 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear brake pipes corroded

nearside front tyre worn to limit - ADVISE THIS IS REPLACED

Pass 16 Apr 2009 52,681 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 52,681 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 49,923 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 47,867 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 45,225 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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P501 VTY is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P501 VTY, 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 P501 VTY registered?

P501 VTY is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P501 VTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P501 VTY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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