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P61 RWT

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

60,636 mi
Last recorded60,636 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP61 RWT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 60,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 60,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 60,373 miles

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode.

Fail 22 May 2018 60,373 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode.

Fail 29 Jul 2015 60,214 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 60,214 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 60,006 miles

o/s sill starting to corrode.

Fail 23 Jul 2014 60,006 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

o/s sill starting to corrode.

Pass 10 Jul 2013 59,842 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 59,840 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 59,431 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

battery insecure

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 10 Jul 2012 59,430 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

battery insecure

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Jul 2011 59,010 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside headlight beam just visible

Fail 8 Jul 2011 59,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside headlight beam just visible

Pass 31 Aug 2010 58,304 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion starting o/s outter and inner sills

Pass 3 Aug 2009 57,869 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 57,098 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 57,087 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 54,269 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 54,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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P61 RWT is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 P61 RWT, 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 P61 RWT registered?

P61 RWT is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 August 1996.

Is P61 RWT safe to buy?

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