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P518 MLH

1996 MG Mgf

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,267 mi
Last recorded63,267 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP518 MLH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2010 63,267 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 63,267 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 61,742 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight play nearside rear top ball joint

Pass 12 Jan 2008 58,931 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 54,130 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 52,098 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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P518 MLH is a 1996 MG Mgf in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P518 MLH, 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 P518 MLH registered?

P518 MLH is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 September 1996.

Is P518 MLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P518 MLH shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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