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P87 JVW

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

96,905 mi
Last recorded96,905 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP87 JVW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 96,905 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 81,615 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 76,562 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 67,581 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 63,628 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front foglamp glass broken

Fail 26 Jul 2018 63,628 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front foglamp glass broken

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 63,129 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play and slightly noisy (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 59,753 miles

Nearside Rear sill weak

Fail 22 Jul 2016 59,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear sill weak

Pass 23 Jul 2015 58,413 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 58,188 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 57,932 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 57,932 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 57,603 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 57,599 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 56,642 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 52,699 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2010 52,699 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 50,506 miles

o/s/f tyre out of shape

Pass 5 Aug 2008 49,771 miles

coolant pipes coroded

woven material on ex down pipe loose

Fail 5 Aug 2008 49,771 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

coolant pipes coroded

woven material on ex down pipe loose

Pass 2 Aug 2007 47,110 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 45,247 miles

Exhaust downpipe poor condition

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

O/S/F fog lamp area damaged/in-op

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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P87 JVW is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 P87 JVW, 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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P87 JVW is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 9 August 1996.

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