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P828 RDE

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,994 mi
Last recorded84,994 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP828 RDE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2014 84,994 miles

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

front anti roll bar bushes perished

front anti roll bar link bushes perished

general underbody corrosion

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres perishing

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

rear brake disc's slightly pitted

rear metal brake pipes corroding

suspension shows age related wear

Pass 21 Aug 2013 83,806 miles

Oil leak

all brake discs rusty due to lack of use

both headlight patterns slightly reduced

temporary repair to exhaust

Fail 22 Apr 2013 83,805 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

all brake discs poor condition

both headlight patterns slightly deteriated

exhaust has other minor leaks

nearside rear tyre plit on inner wall

Pass 31 Mar 2012 82,820 miles

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

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

Oil leak

all 4 brake discs rusty

coolant pipes very rusty

headlights slightly distorted

rear exhaust strap broken

Fail 23 Mar 2012 82,820 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

all 4 brake discs rusty

battery insecure

battery insecure

coolant pipes very rusty

rear exhaust strap broken

Fail 28 Jun 2011 82,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All brake discs pitted and corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Warning light on dash indicates a power steering fault

Pass 2 Jul 2010 82,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear steel brake pipes showing slight corrosion.

Fail 29 Jun 2010 82,787 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear steel brake pipes showing slight corrosion.

Fail 26 May 2010 82,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2008 81,759 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Headlamp reflectors deteriorated resulting in poor beam pattern images.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 81,759 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Headlamp reflectors deteriorated resulting in poor beam pattern images.

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 80,096 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edge and wearing close to legal limit

offside and nearside headlamp light output slightly reduced

offside and nearside rear steel brake pipes showing corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2006 76,773 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 76,773 miles

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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P828 RDE 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 50%.

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 P828 RDE, 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 P828 RDE registered?

P828 RDE is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 October 1996.

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