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P51 OOA

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,039 mi
Last recorded69,039 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP51 OOA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2009 69,039 miles

N/S/F Tyre out of shape on inner edge

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge

O/S/R Shocker bush slightly perrished

Slight exhaust blow

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Feb 2008 65,479 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 65,234 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 65,207 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 63,076 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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P51 OOA is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P51 OOA, 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 P51 OOA registered?

P51 OOA is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P51 OOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P51 OOA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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