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P658 DAU

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

85,282 mi
Last recorded85,282 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP658 DAU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 85,282 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

o/s headlamp slightly faded

parking brake only just meets requirements

Pass 13 Dec 2021 82,379 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 79,908 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 77,972 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 77,913 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 74,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 71,319 miles

n/s headlamp slightly faded

Fail 24 Nov 2017 71,319 miles

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

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

n/s headlamp slightly faded

Pass 2 Dec 2016 68,385 miles

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

n/s headlamp slightly faded

Fail 2 Dec 2016 68,385 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s headlamp slightly faded

Pass 4 Dec 2015 66,179 miles

n/s headlamp slightly faded

Fail 4 Dec 2015 66,179 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s headlamp slightly faded

Fail 19 Dec 2014 64,068 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s headlamp slightly faded

Pass 19 Dec 2014 64,068 miles

n/s headlamp slightly faded

Pass 20 Dec 2013 61,427 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Dec 2013 61,417 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 59,826 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 57,131 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2011 57,131 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 55,265 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 53,384 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 53,379 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 51,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 49,763 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 47,743 miles

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

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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P658 DAU is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 P658 DAU, 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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P658 DAU is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 September 1996.

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