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P115 FSA

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,970 mi
Last recorded115,970 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP115 FSA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 115,970 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 110,278 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 110,275 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 106,898 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 103,493 miles

n/s headlight backing fading

Pass 24 Nov 2009 100,574 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Nov 2009 100,574 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 99,587 miles

front to rear and both rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 22 Oct 2007 97,320 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 97,320 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 93,398 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advice rear discs

Pass 21 Nov 2005 87,199 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 87,199 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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P115 FSA is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P115 FSA, 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 P115 FSA registered?

P115 FSA is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 10 December 1996.

Is P115 FSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P115 FSA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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