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P531 ECE

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

85,129 mi
Last recorded85,129 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP531 ECE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 85,129 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 83,879 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 83,867 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 83,713 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 83,491 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 83,193 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 83,192 miles

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)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 82,742 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 82,352 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 81,729 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 81,729 miles

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)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 80,735 miles

slight corrosion on underbody

Pass 15 Jan 2010 77,458 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 73,127 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 67,817 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 63,481 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 63,481 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 56,592 miles

manufacturers recomended interval 60000 miles for timing belt replacement. due soon!

Fail 6 Mar 2006 56,592 miles

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.

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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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

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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.

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