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P519 UAD

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

107,359 mi
Last recorded107,359 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP519 UAD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 107,359 miles

Brake discs have surface rusting.

Fail 11 May 2016 107,359 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake discs have surface rusting.

Pass 13 Aug 2015 106,682 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 106,348 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 106,078 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 106,030 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 105,999 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 104,480 miles

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

Front to rear coolant pipes (metal) showing signs of detteriation.

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

O/s head light (pattern)showing signs of detteriation.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Oct 2010 104,438 miles

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

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

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

Metal coolant pipes front to rear corroded.

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

O/s headlight showing signs of detteriation.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 102,524 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 102,524 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 98,382 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 98,382 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 94,104 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2007 94,098 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 87,808 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2006 87,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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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P519 UAD is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P519 UAD, 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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P519 UAD is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 August 1996.

Is P519 UAD safe to buy?

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