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P216 AWV

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

75,290 mi
Last recorded75,290 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP216 AWV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 75,290 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 75,233 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 May 2024 75,204 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 75,139 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 74,149 miles

Front tyres perishing

engine temperature gauge inop

Fail 2 Jun 2021 74,148 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Front tyres perishing

engine temperature gauge inop

suspension low

Pass 8 May 2019 71,529 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

front to rear brake pipe corroded

nearside rear lower suspension arm outer bush worn

Fail 2 May 2019 71,506 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing damage exposes bumper corner (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

front to rear brake pipe corroded

nearside rear lower suspension arm outer bush worn

Pass 4 May 2018 69,033 miles

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

various areas of minor corrosion

Fail 1 May 2018 69,031 miles

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

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

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

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

various areas of minor corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2016 67,998 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 67,987 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 66,933 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

electric steering warning light came on, but then went off, now ok

play in nearside rear upper suspension ball joint

play in offside rear upper suspension ball joint

Pass 17 Nov 2014 65,936 miles

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

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

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

front anti roll bar heavily corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2014 65,933 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

front anti roll bar heavily corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2013 65,146 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear tyre treads low

Pass 10 Nov 2012 64,085 miles

both headlights poor

play in nearside rear upper ball joint

play in offside rear upper ball joint

Pass 5 Nov 2011 62,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Nov 2011 62,597 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 61,155 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 59,753 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 59,753 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 56,441 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 56,338 miles

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)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 53,135 miles

throttle sticks open when pushed down

Fail 3 Nov 2007 53,087 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

throttle sticks open when pushed down

Pass 9 Nov 2006 51,049 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 51,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Fail 10 Nov 2005 42,027 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 42,027 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 41,851 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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P216 AWV is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P216 AWV, 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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P216 AWV is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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