MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,129 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicle underside has surface corrosion
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint slight play in upper ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
slight corrosion on underbody
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
manufacturers recomended interval 60000 miles for timing belt replacement. due soon!
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the MG Mgf?
Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P531 ECE is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 P531 ECE, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of P531 ECE?
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What year was P531 ECE registered?
P531 ECE is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 November 1996.
Is P531 ECE safe to buy?
The MOT history for P531 ECE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does P531 ECE have outstanding finance?
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