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G2 TGP

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

42,540 mi
Last recorded42,540 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG2 TGP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 42,540 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 36,513 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 36,513 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 34,955 miles

Front washers poor

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 34,939 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 34,917 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 34,871 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front indicators show white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 34,870 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front indicators show white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 34,779 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 34,779 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 34,553 miles

Rear silencer deterioorated

Fail 3 Jan 2018 34,552 miles

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

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

Rear silencer deterioorated

Pass 10 Jan 2017 34,307 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of 2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding slightly

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 30 Nov 2015 34,142 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2014 33,979 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 33,978 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)

rear suspension sitting low

Pass 26 Nov 2013 33,352 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 32,329 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 31,875 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 29,354 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 28,151 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 28,148 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 26,106 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

windscreen washers poor

Pass 3 Jan 2008 25,134 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 3 Jan 2007 23,592 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 22,555 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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G2 TGP is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 G2 TGP, 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 G2 TGP registered?

G2 TGP is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 February 1996.

Is G2 TGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G2 TGP shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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