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P84 DTN

1996 MG Mgf

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,081 mi
Last recorded76,081 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP84 DTN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2010 76,081 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 76,081 miles

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

Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 73,086 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 73,086 miles

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

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 69,166 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 67,128 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 14 Aug 2006 67,109 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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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P84 DTN is a 1996 MG Mgf in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P84 DTN, 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 P84 DTN registered?

P84 DTN is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P84 DTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P84 DTN shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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