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P64 XUD

1996 MG Mgf

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,112 mi
Last recorded80,112 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP64 XUD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2013 80,112 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 80,112 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 79,947 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

off side front tyre slight cracking

Fail 3 Jul 2012 78,910 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

coolant pipes corroded

engine oil leak

free play detected in steering rack o/s

front subframe bushes worn

Pass 10 May 2011 95,480 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 95,479 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 75,478 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 75,478 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 74,569 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

gear box oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2008 70,015 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 67,460 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 67,460 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Battery insecure

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

both front tyres perishing

Pass 22 Jun 2006 63,676 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 63,676 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front to back radiator pipes corroded

fan belt worn badly

nearside and offside front tyres have small cuts on side walls

offside front checkstrap pin missing

sticker on front number plate

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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P64 XUD is a 1996 MG Mgf in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P64 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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P64 XUD is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 4 October 1996.

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