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P611 PGH

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

27,291 mi
Last recorded27,291 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP611 PGH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2014 27,291 miles

both rear indicator bulbs starting to loose colour

strong advice o/s/f tyre wearing close to limit of 1,6mm

Fail 30 Sep 2014 27,272 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a) DANGEROUS

both rear indicator bulbs starting to loose colour

strong advice o/s/f tyre wearing close to limit of 1,6mm

Pass 2 May 2013 26,226 miles

both rear indicator bulbs starting to loose coloiur

o/s/f wiper blade split on ends

Fail 26 Apr 2013 26,182 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear indicator bulbs starting to loose coloiur

o/s/f wiper blade split on ends

Pass 2 May 2012 25,071 miles

strong advice n/s/f tyre on limit and nail in tread

tyre wear starting on o/s/f

Fail 30 Apr 2012 25,071 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

strong advice n/s/f tyre on limit and nail in tread

tyre wear starting on o/s/f

Pass 5 May 2011 23,789 miles

tyre wear n/s/r inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2010 22,589 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 22,589 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 20,597 miles

n/s/f wing indicator lens lose

play starting in both front wishbone bottom ball joints

Pass 6 May 2008 19,171 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 19,143 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 17,124 miles

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

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

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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P611 PGH is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red 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 P611 PGH, 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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What year was P611 PGH registered?

P611 PGH is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 September 1996.

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