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P961 PAB

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

69,217 mi
Last recorded69,217 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP961 PAB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 69,217 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 57,554 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 56,971 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 53,108 miles

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

o/s headlamp glass has a stone chip

o/s/f tyre inner edge low tread & slightly perished

Fail 26 Jan 2013 53,108 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

o/s headlamp glass has a stone chip

o/s/f tyre inner edge low tread & slightly perished

Pass 14 Jun 2012 52,380 miles

Oil leak

air bag lamp stopping on

front brake discs corroded & pitted

o/s headlamp glass cracked

o/s/f tyre inner edge low tread

Pass 18 Jul 2011 49,465 miles

ALL BRAKE DISC CORRODE ON INNER EDGES

O/S H/LIGHT UNIT CHIP AND TAPR OUT PUT AMI OK

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 49,463 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

ALL BRAKE DISC CORRODE ON INNER EDGES

O/S H/LIGHT UNIT CHIP AND TAPR OUT PUT AMI OK

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 47,998 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/f tyre has a cut in it & inner edge low tread

o/s headlamp glass has a stone chip but image not affected

o/s/f tyre inner edge low tread & slightly perished

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 9 Aug 2010 47,998 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/f tyre has a cut in it & inner edge low tread

o/s headlamp glass has a stone chip but image not affected

o/s/f tyre inner edge low tread & slightly perished

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 21 Aug 2009 45,927 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 41,157 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 35,009 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 35,003 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 31,587 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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P961 PAB is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P961 PAB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P961 PAB registered?

P961 PAB is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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