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P591 OMJ

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,437 mi
Last recorded84,437 miles
Recorded on14 May 2009
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP591 OMJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2009 84,437 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 84,437 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 82,844 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 82,844 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

adv rear brake pads worn low on inner faces.....

Pass 30 Apr 2007 79,371 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 75,634 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 75,634 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P591 OMJ is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P591 OMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P591 OMJ registered?

P591 OMJ is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P591 OMJ safe to buy?

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