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P11 VVC

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

59,241 mi
Last recorded59,241 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP11 VVC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 59,241 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 59,086 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 58,760 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 58,418 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 58,394 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 58,383 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 57,958 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 57,956 miles

Emissions not tested Due to engine over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 57,798 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 57,794 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2017 57,545 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 57,162 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 55,828 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 54,829 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 53,790 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 53,790 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Feb 2012 51,885 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)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 29 Feb 2012 51,885 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2011 50,969 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 49,688 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 48,189 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 46,997 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 45,574 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 43,433 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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P11 VVC is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 P11 VVC, 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 P11 VVC registered?

P11 VVC is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P11 VVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P11 VVC shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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