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A16 GPS

1996 MG Mgf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

78,746 mi
Last recorded78,746 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 GPS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 78,746 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 78,466 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 76,568 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 75,584 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 75,234 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 75,234 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 74,622 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 72,699 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 20 Jan 2016 70,931 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 69,468 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 69,460 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 68,532 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 68,092 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 67,491 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 66,723 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 65,943 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 63,284 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 61,358 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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A16 GPS is a 1996 MG Mgf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 A16 GPS, 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 A16 GPS registered?

A16 GPS is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 August 1996.

Is A16 GPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 GPS shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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