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P120 BAY

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,284 mi
Last recorded48,284 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP120 BAY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 48,284 miles

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2025 48,274 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 48,267 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 48,259 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 48,243 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 48,233 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 48,233 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 48,159 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 48,056 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 47,911 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 47,761 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 47,445 miles

battery insecure

Pass 28 Jun 2010 47,436 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 47,142 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 46,871 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 45,973 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 44,390 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 44,390 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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P120 BAY is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P120 BAY, 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 P120 BAY registered?

P120 BAY is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P120 BAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P120 BAY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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