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P850 PYW

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,505 mi
Last recorded73,505 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP850 PYW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 73,505 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 71,765 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 71,765 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 69,393 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

clutch slave cylinder hydraulic pipe corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2016 69,393 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

clutch slave cylinder hydraulic pipe corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2015 65,856 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 60,611 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 60,354 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 60,334 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 58,913 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 58,913 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 57,396 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 54,241 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 54,241 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.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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P850 PYW is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P850 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P850 PYW?

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What year was P850 PYW registered?

P850 PYW is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P850 PYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P850 PYW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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