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P722 EAB

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

47,908 mi
Last recorded47,908 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP722 EAB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 47,908 miles

Nearside Rear rear subframe- butterfly bush corroded and weak

Nearside Rear undersill weak

Offside Rear rear subframe- butterfly bush corroded and weak

Offside Rear undersill weak

engine oil leaks

Fail 19 Jun 2017 47,908 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s/r flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear subframe- butterfly bush corroded and weak

Nearside Rear undersill weak

Offside Rear rear subframe- butterfly bush corroded and weak

Offside Rear undersill weak

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 11 Jun 2016 47,194 miles

INTERIOR MIRROR MISSING

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 47,194 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

INTERIOR MIRROR MISSING

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 May 2015 45,608 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2015 45,598 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 42,163 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 42,142 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 42,142 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 42,132 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorated

interior mirror not fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2011 40,954 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

interior mirror not fitted

underside has general corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2011 40,954 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

interior mirror not fitted

underside has general corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2010 34,477 miles

Advise:exhaust rear box detiorating

Advise:front & rear no.plates slight detioration

Advise:n/s/f washer jet partially blocked

Advise:steering light on on dash

Fail 29 Jul 2010 34,477 miles

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

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

Advise:exhaust rear box detiorating

Advise:front & rear no.plates slight detioration

Advise:n/s/f washer jet partially blocked

Advise:steering light on on dash

Pass 4 Aug 2009 33,404 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 31,432 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 29,697 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 29,689 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 27,169 miles

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

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

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

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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P722 EAB is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 P722 EAB, 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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P722 EAB is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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