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P783 PLN

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

89,955 mi
Last recorded89,955 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP783 PLN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 89,955 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 89,660 miles

brake pedal travel

discs and pads worn

engine over heated

Fail 27 Jun 2017 89,656 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

brake pedal travel

discs and pads worn

engine over heated

Pass 28 Jun 2016 88,691 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 84,896 miles

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

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

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

rear exaust box rusty

rear pads getting low

rear steel brake pipes from flexables rusty

Fail 17 Jun 2014 84,896 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exaust box rusty

rear pads getting low

rear steel brake pipes from flexables rusty

Pass 11 Jul 2013 80,096 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 79,406 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 75,010 miles

front anti-roll bar links bushes perished

front brake discs worn /corroded inner faces

front offside+nearside chassis box sections corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2012 74,986 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

front brake discs worn /corroded inner faces

front offside+nearside chassis box sections corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2011 69,223 miles

front brake discs worn and rusty

rear metal brake pipes rusty

Fail 21 Feb 2011 69,223 miles

front brake discs worn and rusty

rear metal brake pipes rusty

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 64,003 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 63,923 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 63,915 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 62,624 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 59,627 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 56,851 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 56,845 miles

Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

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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P783 PLN is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P783 PLN, 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 P783 PLN registered?

P783 PLN is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 September 1996.

Is P783 PLN safe to buy?

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