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P836 LDP

1998 MG Mgf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,628 mi
Last recorded73,628 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP836 LDP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2009 73,628 miles

Near side head lamp patten poor,reflector needs attension soon.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 73,628 miles

Near side head lamp patten poor,reflector needs attension soon.

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

Pass 22 Dec 2007 70,594 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 68,365 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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P836 LDP is a 1998 MG Mgf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 67,480 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 P836 LDP, 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 28 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 P836 LDP registered?

P836 LDP is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is P836 LDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P836 LDP shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P836 LDP have outstanding finance?

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