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P553 TUF

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,999 mi
Last recorded99,999 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP553 TUF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 99,999 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2015 99,999 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 999,999 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 96,690 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 94,513 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 89,753 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 86,338 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 116,201 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 115,998 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

heat shield on cat corroded and hanging off

Pass 12 Jan 2008 110,622 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 110,622 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

heat shield on cat corroded lose and part missing

offside wiper split on ends

Pass 18 Aug 2006 104,451 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 104,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2005 92,014 miles

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)

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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P553 TUF is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P553 TUF, 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 P553 TUF registered?

P553 TUF is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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