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P120 MKH

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

21,862 mi
Last recorded21,862 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 21,862 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 21,862 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Brakes do not lock when lever is fully applied. (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 21,786 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2025 21,786 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 21,768 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2024 21,768 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 21,035 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 20,851 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 19,656 miles

Front & Rear Suspension Components slightly corroded

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front & Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 19,477 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 19,465 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2018 19,125 miles

Front & Rear Suspension Components slight corroded

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 19,081 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front & Rear Suspension Components slight corroded

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 18,877 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 18,414 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 18,020 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

underside of vehicle has been undersealed, so unable to assess full extent of corrosion

Fail 2 Jul 2015 18,018 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

underside of vehicle has been undersealed, so unable to assess full extent of corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2014 16,742 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 15,732 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle underbody has been undersealed

Pass 2 Oct 2012 15,318 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 14,298 miles

Front brake discs pitted

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 14,298 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front brake discs pitted

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 13,400 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 13,400 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 12,744 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 12,744 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 12,092 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 11,239 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 11,238 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2007 11,226 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 10,653 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 9,509 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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P120 MKH is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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

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