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P886 DAB

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,229 mi
Last recorded79,229 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP886 DAB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 79,229 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on both sides of inner wings (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all over and suspention conponents on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play on both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin on both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. on both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all over and suspention conponents on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 77,974 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes from rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes on both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All over and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. On both sides (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All over and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 77,974 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes from rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes on both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp incorrect colour Both head lights (4.1.4 (a))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both front lights (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All over and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. On both sides (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All over and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 76,337 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both brake pipes from rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Central Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All over (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both brake discs n/s/front and o/s/front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both brake discs n/s/rear and o/s/rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arms corroded on n/s/rear and o/s/rear

Under body from rear to front

Pass 7 Aug 2020 75,185 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

heavily undersealer

Pass 1 Jun 2018 75,185 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 75,096 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 75,095 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail to radiator beam mount (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 73,698 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 71,737 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 71,460 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 71,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front tyres sidewalls perishing

Pass 13 Apr 2012 70,067 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 70,067 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 68,555 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2011 68,542 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 68,510 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 66,510 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 62,978 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 62,744 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

heavey surface corrosion on several brake pipes and front and rear subframes

Pass 27 Aug 2005 54,606 miles

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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P886 DAB is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P886 DAB, 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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P886 DAB is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 October 1996.

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