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P58 CSS

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

56,541 mi
Last recorded56,541 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP58 CSS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 56,541 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 56,541 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 56,539 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 56,535 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system came on during test (2.3.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect reflector deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect reflector deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 56,234 miles

both front headlamp reflectors deteriorated but light output not excessively reduced

Fail 13 Oct 2014 56,229 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

both front headlamp reflectors deteriorated but light output not excessively reduced

Pass 31 Oct 2013 56,165 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside front wing corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2013 56,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside front wing corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2012 55,823 miles

Corrosion at nearside sill (rear)

Nearside front wing corroded.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 30 Oct 2012 55,823 miles

Corrosion at nearside sill (rear)

Nearside front wing corroded.

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 11 Oct 2011 55,332 miles

Offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge.

Fail 10 Oct 2011 55,332 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge.

Pass 26 Apr 2010 54,341 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 54,341 miles

Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 54,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 Jan 2009 54,210 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 50,380 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 50,380 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 46,536 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 46,503 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 42,316 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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P58 CSS is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 P58 CSS, 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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P58 CSS is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 November 1996.

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