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P212 FOH

1996 MG Mgf

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,023 mi
Last recorded62,023 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP212 FOH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 62,023 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 61,436 miles

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

x4 dis pitted inner

Pass 14 Jun 2024 60,356 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 60,056 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 59,680 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 59,673 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 59,379 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 58,226 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 58,207 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 57,587 miles

engine and under body covers

Pass 30 Sep 2016 54,784 miles

engine and under body covers

Pass 17 Sep 2015 51,294 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2014 47,706 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 47,706 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 43,779 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 40,350 miles

offside rear tyre has deep splits in inner side wall

Pass 2 Sep 2011 36,754 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 36,754 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 May 2010 32,283 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 32,280 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 30,690 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 28,779 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 26,959 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 26,838 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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P212 FOH is a 1996 MG Mgf in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P212 FOH, 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

How do I check the history of P212 FOH?

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What year was P212 FOH registered?

P212 FOH is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 September 1996.

Is P212 FOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P212 FOH shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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