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P931 MWC

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

93,372 mi
Last recorded93,372 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP931 MWC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2018 93,372 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective light reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective stone chip (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 92,500 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front outer (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2017 92,497 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 emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front outer (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 90,556 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 88,123 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 88,123 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

tracking

Pass 7 Jun 2014 84,796 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 81,842 miles

srs light on

Fail 19 Jun 2012 81,838 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

srs light on

Pass 28 Apr 2010 77,968 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 72,121 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 69,190 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 69,187 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2008 69,169 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 67,674 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2006 66,754 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 66,754 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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P931 MWC is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 P931 MWC, 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 P931 MWC registered?

P931 MWC is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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