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P751 CFV

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

122,708 mi
Last recorded122,708 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2014
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP751 CFV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2014 122,708 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 119,658 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 119,658 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 115,167 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 115,167 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 111,593 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 22 Aug 2011 111,593 miles

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 74,972 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2010 74,972 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2009 101,683 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 101,683 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 98,858 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 95,117 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 94,930 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 85,912 miles

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

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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P751 CFV is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 P751 CFV, 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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P751 CFV is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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