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P578 PGH

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,069 mi
Last recorded89,069 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP578 PGH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 89,069 miles

Oil leak sight engine oil leck ()

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

SRS light on before MOT went of prior to test

battery tray corroded

crack on n/s of windscreen (outside of swept area)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 89,069 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak sight engine oil leck ()

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

battery tray corroded

crack on n/s of windscreen (outside of swept area)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 88,808 miles

Coolant leak slight ()

Valve stem slightly damaged both front (4.1.D.1e)

Valve stem slightly damaged both rear (4.1.D.1e)

crack in windscreen on n/s outside of swept area

front to rear metal coolant pipes corroded

some surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 11 Apr 2017 88,807 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak slight ()

Valve stem slightly damaged both front (4.1.D.1e)

Valve stem slightly damaged both rear (4.1.D.1e)

crack in windscreen on n/s outside of swept area

front to rear metal coolant pipes corroded

some surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 19 Apr 2016 88,680 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' marks (8.3.1d)

slight engine oil leck

some surface corrowion both outer sills

some surface corrowion to front to rear metal brake pads

some wear in front brake pads

Fail 16 Apr 2016 88,660 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' marks (8.3.1d)

slight engine oil leck

some surface corrowion both outer sills

some surface corrowion to front to rear metal brake pads

some wear in front brake pads

Pass 24 Apr 2015 87,341 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 85,764 miles

ADVISE MIDDLE COOLING PIPE CORRODED

ADVISE SUSPENSION LOW

ADVISE WHEEL ARE BACK TO FRONT 205 GO TO BACK 185 TO FRONT

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 84,336 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 84,335 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 81,811 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 81,811 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 79,553 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 79,553 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 75,937 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

coolent hoses corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2008 71,714 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 71,714 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 68,733 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 68,675 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 64,618 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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P578 PGH is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P578 PGH, 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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P578 PGH is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 3 August 1996.

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