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P585 DOM

1996 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

100,806 mi
Last recorded100,806 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP585 DOM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2013 100,806 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 22 Mar 2013 100,661 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2012 97,701 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 93,914 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 93,861 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 85,454 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 82,828 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 11 May 2009 82,828 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 7 Apr 2008 81,966 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Apr 2008 81,966 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 78,925 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 78,925 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006

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

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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P585 DOM is a 1996 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P585 DOM, 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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P585 DOM is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 9 August 1996.

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