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P141 FSA

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

54,734 mi
Last recorded54,734 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP141 FSA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 54,734 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2025 54,505 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 54,441 miles

Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 54,406 miles

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 54,396 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 54,159 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 53,972 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 53,961 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning Disproportionate assistance during lock to lock test. Power steering warning illuminated during test (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Around spring mounting plates (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2016 53,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Dip (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Dip (1.7.5a)

Repairs to Exhaust system

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 53,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 53,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 53,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 53,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 52,771 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 52,765 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 51,939 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 49,641 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 45,782 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 43,648 miles

Rattle from catalytic converter

Pass 21 Aug 2006 41,321 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 41,241 miles

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

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

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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P141 FSA is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P141 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 P141 FSA registered?

P141 FSA is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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The MOT history for P141 FSA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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