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P882 RGP

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,424 mi
Last recorded99,424 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP882 RGP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2014 99,424 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

o/s head light out put deteriorating

o/s seat belt cover missing

play in rear suspension bushes

rear brake pads appear low

under car and components rusty

Pass 2 Sep 2013 95,763 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust deteriorating

o/s head light output poor

o/s seat belt cover missing

o/s sunvisor missing

slight play in rear suspension

small hole in n/s outer sill

Fail 14 Aug 2013 95,729 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust deteriorating

o/s head light output poor

o/s seat belt cover missing

o/s sunvisor missing

slight play in rear suspension

small hole in n/s outer sill

Pass 17 Aug 2012 86,532 miles

exhaust deteriorated

o/s seat belt cover missing

o/s sunvisor missing

play in both side rear suspension bushes

s r s light on

Fail 16 Aug 2012 86,520 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust deteriorated

n/s/f tyre worn low on edge

o/s seat belt cover missing

o/s sunvisor missing

o/s/f tyre bald on edge and further wear on the edge could result in it becoming illegal

play in both side rear suspension bushes

s r s light on

Pass 10 Aug 2011 72,848 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cover missing from o/s seat belt stalk

park brake warning light sticks on

srs light on

Fail 10 Aug 2011 72,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cover missing from o/s seat belt stalk

park brake warning light sticks on

Pass 18 Aug 2010 61,278 miles

SRS LIGHT ON

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

PARK BRAKE LIGHT (LEAVER)

O/S SEAT BELT COVER MISSING

Fail 17 Aug 2010 61,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

O/S SEAT BELT COVER MISSING

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

PARK BRAKE LIGHT (LEAVER)

SRS LIGHT ON

Pass 12 Aug 2009 59,195 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 57,393 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 57,381 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 56,336 miles

vt32 issued on test no 493298577149 still applies

Fail 27 Jun 2007 56,336 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r bulb cluster not in light

o/s seat belt clip cover missing

rear screen torn

Fail 7 Nov 2005 55,749 miles

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

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

seat blet clip cover missing o s f

Pass 7 Nov 2005 55,749 miles

seat blet clip cover missing o s f

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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P882 RGP is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P882 RGP, 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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P882 RGP is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 21 September 1996.

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