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P818 PYW

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,550 mi
Last recorded83,550 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2007
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP818 PYW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 1 Sep 2007 83,550 miles

front discs worn and rusty

n/s/r brake disc worn to surface area limit

n/s/r upper ball joint has slight up dowm play

o/s beam pattern very poor

vasious metal pipes in poor condition advise cleaning and oiling

vehicle has probably been standing a long time

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 18 Jul 2006 77,510 miles

coolant leaking

oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2005 69,928 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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P818 PYW is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P818 PYW, 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 P818 PYW registered?

P818 PYW is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 August 1996.

Is P818 PYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P818 PYW shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P818 PYW have outstanding finance?

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