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P847 GPG

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

62,650 mi
Last recorded62,650 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP847 GPG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 62,650 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2016 62,061 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 62,060 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 58,721 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 58,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 58,357 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 58,131 miles

some surface corrosion in suspension/brakes/steering components

Pass 28 Oct 2011 58,095 miles

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

brake fluid low

engine oil and water leaks

front brake pads very low and discs rusty

front tyres wear on inner edges

n/s washers weak

o/s head lamp glass alittle mistted

rear brake pads getting low and discs rusty

small stone chips in screen

Pass 15 Oct 2010 55,504 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front brake discs lipped and pads wearing thin

heavy wear on edges of both front tyres,o/s very close to showing cord

Fail 15 Oct 2010 55,504 miles

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs lipped and pads wearing thin

heavy wear on edges of both front tyres,o/s very close to showing cord

Pass 16 Oct 2009 51,818 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s beam pattern poor

wear on front tyre edges-possible tracking problem

Pass 20 Oct 2008 44,950 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2007 35,450 miles

see advisory sheet463503797220

Fail 20 Oct 2007 35,450 miles

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

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

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

both front flexible brake hose ferrules corroded

both rear tyres worn on outer edges (2mm)

coolant pipe brackets corroded

damage to o/s/f of hard top

dampness around o/s/f of steering rack

exhaust corroded, flexible section in a poor condition

front brake discs lipped/corroded

front strut legs corroded

general oil leaks

heavy dampness around gearbox

movement in handbrake pawl mechanism

movement in o/s/f lower suspension arm front bush

movement in o/s/r track rod end outer balljoint

n/s/r brake grabbing slightly

o/s/f anti roll bar bush corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear metal brake hose ferrules corroded

rear tyres underinflated

slight distortion to beam image in o/s/f headlight

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 23 Oct 2006 28,583 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

high front brake imbalance 23%

vehicle appears lower than standard

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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P847 GPG is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P847 GPG, 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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P847 GPG is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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