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P559 NWY

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

96,598 mi
Last recorded96,598 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP559 NWY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 96,598 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt but not allowing dirt in (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement but no movement in it (2.4.G.2)

botn hand brakes only just passed

Fail 18 Sep 2017 96,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt but not allowing dirt in (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement but no movement in it (2.4.G.2)

botn hand brakes only just passed

Fail 1 Aug 2017 96,587 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 94,497 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 94,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 90,805 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 90,805 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 89,220 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 89,215 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 84,824 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 84,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 80,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 76,152 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2010

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Radiator appears to be leaking coolant

Pass 27 Feb 2009 66,085 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2009 65,882 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 55,101 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 48,946 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 46,505 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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P559 NWY is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P559 NWY, 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 P559 NWY registered?

P559 NWY is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P559 NWY safe to buy?

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