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P898 GLV

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,197 mi
Last recorded68,197 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP898 GLV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2012 68,197 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 68,197 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 64,115 miles

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

crack in front registration plate

Fail 10 Aug 2011 64,115 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

crack in front registration plate

Pass 6 Aug 2010 58,802 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 53,278 miles

front inner brake pads appear to be getting low

Pass 26 Aug 2008 46,008 miles

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

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

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

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

near and offside, rear shock absorber bottom bushes starting to wear

Pass 10 Aug 2007 40,085 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 35,766 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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P898 GLV is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P898 GLV, 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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What year was P898 GLV registered?

P898 GLV is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P898 GLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P898 GLV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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