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P82 RWT

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

65,905 mi
Last recorded65,905 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP82 RWT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 65,905 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 65,905 miles

Headlamp aim too low x2 (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 65,603 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 65,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 65,197 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop n/s & o/s (2.4.A.1a)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop n/s & o/s (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 63,413 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 61,693 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 59,677 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 58,017 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 55,159 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 55,123 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 51,715 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 47,581 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 46,121 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear disc slight rusty and pitted

Pass 15 Mar 2006 42,317 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 42,317 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 41,741 miles

o/s/r rear upper ball joint has play

Fail 30 Nov 2005 41,712 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Upper Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

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

plat in offside rear upper ball joint

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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P82 RWT is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P82 RWT, 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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P82 RWT is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 August 1996.

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