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P790 CRD

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

49,151 mi
Last recorded49,151 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP790 CRD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2015 49,151 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

o/s/r sill corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2013 43,036 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 41,376 miles

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

exhaust flanges and bolts corroding

exhaust flixi joint deteriorated

front to rear metal coolant pipes rusted

Pass 16 Aug 2011 39,874 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 39,871 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Both headlamps poor patten

Nearside front tyre 2.5mm

Pass 31 Aug 2010 38,573 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 37,089 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 37,071 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 35,233 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 35,230 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside front tyre 3.2mm

Nearside washer jet not working

Offside headlight slight dim

Pass 4 Sep 2007 33,018 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 32,958 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 30,959 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 30,920 miles

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

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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P790 CRD is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 P790 CRD, 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 P790 CRD registered?

P790 CRD is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 September 1996.

Is P790 CRD safe to buy?

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