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P738 NLE

1996 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,845 mi
Last recorded88,845 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP738 NLE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2011 88,845 miles

o/s front wheel bearing has slight noise

Pass 10 Jun 2010 84,343 miles

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

handbrake near end of reserve travel

Pass 28 May 2009 81,124 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 26 May 2009 81,121 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

brake fluid level/handbrake warning light stays on

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 6 Jun 2008 98,019 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2008 98,019 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 92,057 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake. Your vehicle has only just met the required parking brake efficiency. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Service brake. Your vehicle has only just met the required service brake efficiency. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

both front indicator lenses broken

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 May 2007 92,057 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

both front indicator lenses broken

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2006 84,341 miles

both front discs showing signs of warping

Fail 22 Feb 2006 84,341 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

both front disc are showing signs of warping

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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P738 NLE is a 1996 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P738 NLE, 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 P738 NLE registered?

P738 NLE is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P738 NLE safe to buy?

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