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P838 JAS

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

105,095 mi
Last recorded105,095 miles
Recorded on20 May 2010
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP838 JAS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2010 105,095 miles

Nearside and offside front brake hoses ferrules and metal pipes corroded.

Nearside and offside front shock absorbers lower bushes wearing.

Nearside track rod end wearing.

Offside front suspension lower arm bushes wearing.

Offside front wing wing corroding.

Offside headlamp deteriorating.

Rear brake discs corroded and pitted.

Fail 4 May 2010 105,095 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside and offside front brake hose ferrules corroded and metal end pipes corroded.

Nearside and offside front shock absorber lower bushes wearing.

Nearside track rod end wearing.

Offside front wing corroding.

Offside headlamp deteriorating.

Rear brake discs corroding and pitting.

Pass 29 Jun 2009 102,512 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

Nearside and offside front brake hoses ferrules and metal pipes corroded.

Nearside and offside front shock absorber lower bushes wearing.

Offside park brake reading lower than normal.

Offside track rod end wearing.

Fail 19 Jun 2009 102,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Brake fluid level near minimum.

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

Front brake discs corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside and offside front brake hoses ferrules and metal pipes corroded.

Nearside and offside front shock absorber lower bushes wearing.

Offside track rod end wearing.

Pass 20 Jun 2008 98,365 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 98,365 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 98,162 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 98,157 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 96,703 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear 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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P838 JAS is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 P838 JAS, 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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P838 JAS is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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