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P690 SGH

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

48,891 mi
Last recorded48,891 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP690 SGH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 May 2012 48,891 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn close to legal limit on inner edge(strong advise)

both headlamps deteriorating

rear tyres worn to 3mm tread

ride height very low

slight bind evident from nearside rear brake

slight oil stains on engine

slight play in nearside front lower and upper ball joints(strong advise)

slight play in nearside rear upper ball joint

slight play in nearside track rod end(strong advise)

stonechips in front screen

underside corrosion evident

vehicle overheated during emmissions test

very slight play in offside rear upper ball joint

Pass 26 Apr 2011 48,775 miles

headlamps in poor condition

ride height low

Pass 4 May 2010 48,000 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 48,000 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 46,950 miles

rear brake discs corroding

slight damp o/s front shocker

Fail 19 Sep 2008 46,947 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 46,386 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 46,386 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 45,547 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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P690 SGH is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P690 SGH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P690 SGH registered?

P690 SGH is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P690 SGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P690 SGH shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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