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P202 ATA

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,655 mi
Last recorded84,655 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP202 ATA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 84,655 miles

Hand brake requires adjustment.

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 84,655 miles

Hand brake requires adjustment.

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 84,643 miles

Hand brake requires adjustment.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 84,631 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 84,629 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 84,183 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 83,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 83,347 miles

n/s/r lower shock absorber bush worn

rear inner brake pads appear low advise inspection

Pass 25 Jun 2019 82,892 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 82,467 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Jun 2017 79,895 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 79,791 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 78,493 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 77,517 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 75,878 miles

slight oil leaks

washer aim poor

Pass 18 Jun 2012 73,853 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 73,853 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 71,999 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 68,261 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 65,340 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 62,195 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 62,047 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 62,047 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 59,396 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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P202 ATA 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 87.5%.

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 P202 ATA, 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 P202 ATA registered?

P202 ATA is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 25 September 1996.

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