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P59 XUD

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

71,649 mi
Last recorded71,649 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP59 XUD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 71,649 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 71,649 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. n/s/f 185/15--o/s/f 175/14--both rear 205/15--tyre in spare is flat (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 71,571 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 69,537 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 67,597 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

suspension slightly low

Fail 27 Jul 2012 67,592 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

O/S/R wheel slightly binding

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

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

SRS light on

X2 segments of centre stop lamp inop

both headlamps dull beam pattern just visible

front wipers smeary

power steering warning light on

rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded

rear window has poor visibility

Pass 26 Jul 2011 65,737 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 65,707 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)

Fail 9 Jun 2010 63,506 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 63,506 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 59,665 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 59,665 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 56,348 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 56,348 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 53,252 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 51,824 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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P59 XUD is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P59 XUD, 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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P59 XUD is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 October 1996.

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