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P724 ODT

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

76,502 mi
Last recorded76,502 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP724 ODT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 76,502 miles

Both head lamp beam patterns poor

Corrosion to N/S/R metal brake pipe

Engine oil level on minimum

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

N/S/R brake binding slightly

N/S/R brake performance slightly poor

Play in N/S/F lower suspension ball joint

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

Rear exhaut box strap missing & system poorly secured

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 76,335 miles

Both headlamp beam patterns slightly poor

Both rear indicators showing slightly white

Both wipers slightly poor

Front anti-roll bar link rod bushes in slightly poor condition

Front brake discs in poor condition

O/S/F washer jet slightly poor

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Rear exhaust system in poor condition

Rear number plate in slightly poor condition

Very slight play in N/S/F wheel bearing

Fail 20 Oct 2010 76,335 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both headlamp beam patterns slightly poor

Both rear indicators showing slightly white

Both wipers slightly poor

Front anti-roll bar link rod bushes in slightly poor condition

Front brake discs in poor condition

O/S/F washer jet slightly poor

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

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Rear exhaust system in poor condition

Rear number plate in slightly poor condition

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

Very slight play in N/S/F wheel bearing

Fail 2 Apr 2010 76,333 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front subframe corroding

rear subframe corroding

Fail 23 Mar 2009 75,661 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 75,661 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 75,536 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 75,536 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 74,137 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 70,620 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

long travel on handbrake recommend further investigation

Fail 11 Mar 2006 70,578 miles

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

long travel on parking brake lever recommend further investigation.

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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P724 ODT is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P724 ODT, 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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What year was P724 ODT registered?

P724 ODT is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 August 1996.

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