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P945 WTL

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2012
Tests14 (6 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

100,582 mi
Last recorded100,582 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP945 WTL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2011 100,582 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 100,579 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 96,869 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 13 Sep 2010 96,865 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 27 Jul 2010 96,860 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 91,805 miles

Catalytic converter on its last legs. Only just scraped through emissions test

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

hand brake only just produces enough braking - with a very hard tug.

Fail 26 Jun 2009 91,805 miles

Catalytic converter on its last legs. Only just scraped through emissions test

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

hand brake only just produces enough braking - with a very hard tug.

Fail 24 Jun 2009 91,753 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

rear no plate started to delaminate

Pass 10 Jul 2008 90,468 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2008 90,468 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 84,259 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 84,259 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 80,287 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 80,282 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear discs pitted

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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P945 WTL is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 P945 WTL, 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 P945 WTL registered?

P945 WTL is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 August 1996.

Is P945 WTL safe to buy?

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