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P944 ENN

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,723 mi
Last recorded101,723 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP944 ENN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 101,723 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2020 99,154 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill on (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill on (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general under body & suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2019 98,485 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to offside outer lower sill

Pass 26 Jun 2018 96,472 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 95,784 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 95,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint bolt not using the nylock on nut

Fail 28 Jun 2016 95,180 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint bolt not using the nylock on nut

Fail 4 May 2016 94,760 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2015 94,220 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Slight play detected in steering track arms

Underside vehicle braking suspension and steering components corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2014 92,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2014 92,478 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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 Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Coolant level low

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2013 89,650 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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)

dip beam patters on both headlamps only just visable

Fail 19 Jun 2013 89,650 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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)

dip beam patters on both headlamps only just visable

Pass 15 Jun 2012 87,518 miles

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

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2011 86,050 miles

corrosion under neath to body and all fittings

n/s/r tyre scrubbed off bald inner edge

Fail 28 Jun 2011 86,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

corrosion under neath to body and all fittings

n/s/r tyre scrubbed off bald inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2010 83,855 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 81,567 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 76,623 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 73,879 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 73,879 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 71,225 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

main run metal cooling pipe under car starting to leak

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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P944 ENN is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P944 ENN, 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 P944 ENN registered?

P944 ENN is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 25 October 1996.

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