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P839 PYW

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

115,607 mi
Last recorded115,607 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP839 PYW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 115,607 miles

general corrosion on various steering & suspension components-prescribed areas (front & rear)

Fail 14 Mar 2019 115,591 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake slightly sticking

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

general corrosion on various steering & suspension components - prescribed areas (front & rear

Pass 4 Oct 2017 115,016 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 115,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking mbp (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 112,933 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted and rusty inner edges (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Weaker than off side needs attention soon (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 112,928 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 May 2012 112,299 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2012 112,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2011 111,395 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 110,235 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2010 110,235 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2009 12,352 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 101,340 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 89,949 miles

Slight unbalance of front brakes

Fail 26 Feb 2007 89,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 86,166 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 86,134 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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P839 PYW is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P839 PYW, 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 P839 PYW registered?

P839 PYW is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 20 August 1996.

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