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P210 HSP

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

61,247 mi
Last recorded61,247 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP210 HSP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 61,247 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively BOTH,corroded (1.6 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective torn rubber (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively BOTH. corroded (1.6 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 61,247 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement caliper,hand brake cable pivot pin (1.1.15 (e))

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

Obligatory mirror missing interior (3.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively BOTH,corroded (1.6 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective torn rubber (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively BOTH. corroded (1.6 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 61,011 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 60,969 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner tie rods. ()

Under body under sealed.

Pass 12 Apr 2022 60,946 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside parking brake could be better.

drivers wiper slightly torn.

reluctant to meet emission limits.

Pass 20 Apr 2021 60,930 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both track rod ends. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 60,926 miles

Emissions not tested Due to CO level to high. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Both washer jets. (3.5 (a))

Hand brake could be better.

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both track rod ends. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 60,769 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 58,003 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 56,115 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 56,074 miles

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

Fuel pipe insecure along floor (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing bolts broken (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing bolts broken (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 55,822 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 55,822 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 55,547 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 55,529 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 53,809 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 51,195 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 51,185 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 May 2006 44,378 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 44,378 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 42,857 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 42,857 miles

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

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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P210 HSP is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P210 HSP, 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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P210 HSP is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 20 December 1996.

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