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P19 RMS

1996 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

36,501 mi
Last recorded36,501 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP19 RMS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 36,501 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 34,734 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 32,090 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 30,272 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 29,118 miles

General underbody corrosion

Offside front washer jet poor

Pass 5 Aug 2021 29,115 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 29,109 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 29,098 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 29,041 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 28,997 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 28,997 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 28,879 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 28,775 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)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 28,685 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 28,297 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 27,700 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 27,417 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 26,885 miles

windscreen washers poor

Pass 5 Aug 2009 25,976 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 24,668 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 23,519 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 22,099 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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P19 RMS is a 1996 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 P19 RMS, 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 P19 RMS registered?

P19 RMS is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 9 August 1996.

Is P19 RMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P19 RMS shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P19 RMS have outstanding finance?

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