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P833 GEG

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,788 mi
Last recorded79,788 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2012
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP833 GEG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2012 79,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 79,788 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 74,966 miles

suspension low recommend reset heights

Pass 11 Dec 2010 73,686 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 73,055 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 72,974 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 71,151 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 71,150 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 66,315 miles

nearside handbrake efficiency in need of atention

suspension bump stop clearance low

Pass 3 Feb 2006 64,944 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 64,937 miles

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

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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P833 GEG is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P833 GEG, 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 P833 GEG registered?

P833 GEG is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 September 1996.

Is P833 GEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P833 GEG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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