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P918 LPO

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

142,188 mi
Last recorded142,188 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2023
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP918 LPO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2023 142,188 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2015 138,387 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 138,377 miles

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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 137,238 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 137,232 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 137,219 miles

all anti-roll bar bushes deteriorating (may need replacing soon)

all exhaust rubbers perishing

all metal brake pipes corroded (may need replacing soon)

all suspension bushes deteriorating

body corrosion in places

boot lock damaged

both front brake flexis perishing

both front lower arms heavily corroded (may need replacing soon)

both front wipers starting to smear screen (may need replacing soon)

engine oil leak

exhaust heavily corroded in places (may need replacing soon)

front discs corroding/slight lip

front shocks heavily corroded (may need replacing soon)

front suspension quite low (poss pump up)

heavy underbody corrosion

n/s/f wheel arch corroding (may need attension soon)

n/s/r wheel bearing slight noise (may need replacing soon)

o/s/f lower ball joint slight play

rear discs corroded

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

rear parking brake performance could be better

small chips in windscreen

suspension shows age/wear

vehicle been stood

Fail 28 Sep 2011 137,219 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

all anti-roll bar bushes deteriorating (may need replacing soon)

all exhaust rubbers perishing

all metal brake pipes corroded (may need replacing soon)

all suspension bushes deteriorating

body corrosion in places

boot lock damaged

both front brake flexis perishing

both front lower arms heavily corroded (may need replacing soon)

both front wipers starting to smear screen (may need replacing soon)

engine oil leak

exhaust heavily corroded in places (may need replacing soon)

front discs corroding/slight lip

front shocks heavily corroded (may need replacing soon)

front suspension quite low (poss pump up)

heavy underbody corrosion

n/s/f wheel arch corroding (may need attension soon)

n/s/r wheel bearing slight noise (may need replacing soon)

o/s/f lower ball joint slight play

rear discs corroded

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

rear parking brake performance could be better

small chips in windscreen

suspension shows age/wear

vehicle been stood

Pass 2 Sep 2009 135,248 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 127,763 miles

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

Coolant leak

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2008 126,959 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 116,399 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 116,337 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

n/s washer jet inop †rear brake pads very low †rear discs corroded/pitted †front subframe heavily corroded †front anti roll bar bushes perished

Pass 13 Jun 2006 111,317 miles

n/s/f swivel dust covers split

n/s/r brake disc in poor condition

rear silencer outer skin in poor condition

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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P918 LPO is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P918 LPO, 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 P918 LPO registered?

P918 LPO is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 8 December 1996.

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