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P51 BRM

1996 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2014
Tests17 (7 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate41.2%

Mileage

60,608 mi
Last recorded60,608 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP51 BRM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2013 60,608 miles

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

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 7 Aug 2012 56,355 miles

Clutch pipe corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 56,329 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

general underbody surface corroson./

Fail 14 Jul 2012 56,294 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2012 56,294 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 55,418 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2011 55,418 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2009 54,379 miles

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2009 54,395 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2009 54,311 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

handbrake lever in need of adjustment

Pass 17 Nov 2008 53,049 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 53,022 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

both front heads lights poor beam image

Pass 17 Sep 2007 52,040 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 52,040 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 49,619 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 49,619 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2006 49,595 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

both rear tyres just on the legal requirement

slight noise detected possible wheel bearing on o/s/f

slight play detected in steering rack

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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P51 BRM is a 1996 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.2%.

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 P51 BRM, 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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P51 BRM is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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