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P895 LSM

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1791cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

88,814 mi
Last recorded88,814 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP895 LSM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,791cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 88,814 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 88,810 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 87,603 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 86,752 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 86,567 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 85,592 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 85,499 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 84,757 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2019 84,757 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 84,714 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 84,598 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 84,530 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 84,492 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 84,184 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 83,761 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 83,761 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 82,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 81,948 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 80,995 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 79,632 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 79,632 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2008 78,021 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 78,021 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 74,884 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 73,436 miles

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

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

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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P895 LSM is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,791cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 P895 LSM, 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

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What year was P895 LSM registered?

P895 LSM is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P895 LSM safe to buy?

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