MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,229 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
heavily undersealer
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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)
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)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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
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)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
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)
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)
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
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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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