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P730 BJB

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,275 mi
Last recorded107,275 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP730 BJB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 107,275 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

sub-frame corroded

underside corrosion present

Fail 27 Apr 2021 107,273 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

All suspension at lower end off movement

General heavy corrosion to underside

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 107,269 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion to underside

Fail 20 Aug 2019 107,267 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion to underside

Pass 15 Sep 2018 107,177 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2017 106,931 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 106,650 miles

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

both rear tyres worn close to limit

both sills corroded

both sills damaged

chassis and sub frames generally corroded

front shock absorber bushes perished

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

n/s/f towing eye damaged

o/s beam pattern slightly poor

o/s/r brake disc pitted/ corroded

play n/s/f bottom ball joint close to limit

slight play n/s/f upper ball joint

slight play o/s/f bottom ball joint

some brake components covered

Fail 19 Aug 2016 106,650 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r brake disc pitted/ corroded

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

both sills corroded

both sills damaged

chassis and sub frames generally corroded

front shock absorber bushes perished

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

n/s/f towing eye damaged

o/s beam pattern slightly poor

play n/s/f bottom ball joint close to limit

slight play n/s/f upper ball joint

slight play o/s/f bottom ball joint

some brake components covered

Pass 16 Sep 2015 98,762 miles

Corrosion on rear outer sills

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pitting on front inner brake discs

Poor beam image on o/s

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

Wipers smearing and washers badly aimed

Fail 9 Sep 2015 98,726 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Corrosion on rear outer sills

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pitting on front inner brake discs

Poor beam image on o/s

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

Wipers smearing and washers badly aimed

Pass 2 Sep 2014 77,345 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear exhaust deteriorated.

Fail 1 Sep 2014 77,342 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 13 Sep 2013 72,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 8 Sep 2012 71,702 miles

exhaust corroded

surface corrosion to rear brake disc

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 6 Sep 2011 71,170 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 69,743 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 69,739 miles

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)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 66,877 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 66,877 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 60,520 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2008 60,520 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine overheated during emmission test

Pass 6 Sep 2007 52,394 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 52,394 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 41,947 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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P730 BJB is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P730 BJB, 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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P730 BJB is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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