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P599 UJO

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,142 mi
Last recorded121,142 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP599 UJO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 121,142 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 120,769 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 118,503 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 115,658 miles

o/s/r tyre inner edge starting to crack

play starting in o/s/r top ball joint

Fail 24 Jul 2013 115,606 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s/r tyre inner edge starting to crack

play starting in o/s/r top ball joint

Pass 25 Jul 2012 108,519 miles

tyre wear started on n/s/f inner edge

Pass 16 May 2011 105,023 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 105,023 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

battery loose in tray

both rear tyres middle of treads starting to wear

n/s/f tyrte inner edge started to wear poss tracking out

Pass 15 May 2010 94,393 miles

front and rear tyres worn unevenly

Fail 15 May 2010 94,372 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front and rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 15 Jan 2009 93,783 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 93,780 miles

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

Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

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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P599 UJO is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P599 UJO, 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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P599 UJO is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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