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P545 GAV

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,433 mi
Last recorded84,433 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP545 GAV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 84,433 miles

slight corrosion to rear subframe

Fail 13 Oct 2015 84,430 miles

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

slight corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 4 Jul 2014 83,158 miles

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

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

corrosion to cooling pipes

Pass 9 Jul 2013 82,913 miles

front to rear coolant hoses rusting

Fail 3 Jul 2013 82,888 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front to rear coolant hoses rusting

Pass 4 May 2012 82,594 miles

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

engine stabilizer bolts missing

Fail 4 May 2012 82,583 miles

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine stabilizer bolts missing

Pass 11 Apr 2011 81,879 miles

washers weak

Pass 4 Aug 2009 81,143 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 80,587 miles

2x bolts missing from stabalizer mount

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2008 80,587 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

2x bolts missing from stabalizer mount

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 79,427 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 69,314 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 69,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2005 61,494 miles

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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P545 GAV is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P545 GAV, 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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P545 GAV is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 21 September 1996.

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