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P759 APL

1996 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,314 mi
Last recorded103,314 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP759 APL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2011 103,314 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 95,364 miles

185/15 front 205/15 rear

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

all brake pads getting low

bonnet stiff to open

both front towing eyes damaged

both front wiper blades wearing

ext. system starting to rust in places

front to rear metal water pipes getting rusty and weeping

general wear on all discs

n/s/f door speaker cover missing

n/s/f tyre getting low on tread

no spare wheel in holder

o/s/f seat covering wearing

o/s/f washer jet weak

oversized tax disc holder used

possible fault in rear fog switch

slight bend in rear subframe cross bar

slight damage to both lower sil lips

slight damage to lower front bumper

slight movement in o/s/f susp.

surface rust on parts of susp.

Pass 15 Jul 2009 95,364 miles

185/15 front 205/15 rear

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all brake pads getting low

bonnet stiff to open

both front towing eyes damaged

both front wiper blades wearing

ext. system starting to rust in places

front to rear metal water pipes getting rusty and weeping

general wear on all discs

n/s/f door speaker cover missing

n/s/f tyre getting low on tread

no spare wheel in holder

o/s/f seat covering wearing

o/s/f washer jet weak

oversized tax disc holder used

possible fault in rear fog switch

slight bend in rear subframe cross bar

slight damage to both lower sil lips

slight damage to lower front bumper

slight movement in o/s/f susp.

surface rust on parts of susp.

Pass 15 Jul 2008 90,018 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 86,506 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 74,458 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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P759 APL is a 1996 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P759 APL, 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 P759 APL registered?

P759 APL is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 August 1996.

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