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P679 ACD

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

104,538 mi
Last recorded104,538 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP679 ACD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2017 104,538 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded mounting area (2.4.A.3)

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

Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame very corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 100,893 miles

Both inner and outer sills corroded

Front and rear sub frames corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 100,893 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Both inner and outer sills corroded

Front and rear sub frames corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 97,388 miles

Corrosion on chassis/sub frame/suspension/brakes etc.

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 97,388 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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)

Corrosion on chassis/sub frame/suspension/brakes etc.

Nearside 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 14 Nov 2014 93,859 miles

Corrosion on chassis/suspension/front and rear sub frames etc.

Fail 14 Nov 2014 93,859 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Corrosion on chassis/suspension/front and rear sub frames etc.

Front wiper blades split on ends.

Pass 8 Nov 2013 89,880 miles

Corrosion on front and rear sub frames/suspension/ brake discs etc.

Slight play in off side rear shockabsorber bush.

Slight play off side and near side front upper ball joints.

Fail 6 Nov 2013 89,880 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Corrosion on front and rear sub frames/suspension/ brake discs etc.

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

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

Slight play off side and near side front upper ball joints.

Pass 14 Nov 2012 86,161 miles

Corrosion on chassis/sub frames/brake pips etc.

Slight play in off side and near side front upper ball joints.

Fail 14 Nov 2012 86,161 miles

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

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

Corrosion on chassis/sub frames/brake pips etc.

Exhaust cat noisey.

Slight play in off side and near side front upper ball joints.

Pass 11 Nov 2011 82,717 miles

General corrosion on chassis/suspension/brake pipes etc.

Fail 11 Nov 2011 82,717 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

General corrosion on chassis/suspension/brake pipes etc.

Pass 26 Nov 2010 79,456 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 79,456 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside 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 13 Nov 2009 76,609 miles

Corrosion off side door step and sill not yet excessive.

General corrosion on rear chassis/suspension.

Near side rear park brake effort low.

Rear tyres both worn to about 3-4mm tread.

Fail 12 Nov 2009 76,609 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion off side door step and sill not yet excessive.

General corrosion on rear chassis/suspension.

Near side rear park brake effort low.

Rear tyres both worn to about 3-4mm tread.

Pass 6 Nov 2008 73,498 miles

General corrosion on chassis/suspension/brakes etc.

Pass 5 Nov 2007 71,394 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 71,393 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Near side front tyre looks low on air pressure.

Pass 9 Nov 2006 68,871 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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P679 ACD is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 P679 ACD, 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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P679 ACD is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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