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P216 HUX

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

97,983 mi
Last recorded97,983 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP216 HUX
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 97,983 miles

nearside and offside front tyres starting to wear

Pass 12 Dec 2024 97,455 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly on inner edge.no tread in areas (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear heat shield loose

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2023 97,112 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2022 96,485 miles

front tyres slight wear on edges

rear exhaust box corroded

slight play ? offside front steering rack track rod end

Pass 17 Dec 2021 95,405 miles

nearside front tyre slight wear on outer edge

rear exhaust box band missing

rear shock absorber lower bushes worn

Fail 16 Dec 2021 95,405 miles

Suspension system inoperative suspension too low affecting steering and suspension (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre slight wear on outer edge

rear exhaust box band missing

rear shock absorber lower bushes worn

Pass 23 Aug 2019 94,316 miles

front tyres slight wear on edges

offside front wiper blade split at end

rear exhaust box corroded. rear exhaust box strap missing.

Fail 22 Aug 2019 94,316 miles

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim wearing low on tread (5.2.3 (k))

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

front tyres slight wear on edges

offside front wiper blade split at end

rear exhaust box corroded. rear exhaust box strap missing.

Pass 14 Aug 2018 93,423 miles

rear exhaust box outer band missing

Pass 24 Jul 2017 91,618 miles

offside front tyre wearing low on tread

rear exhaust box strap missing

slight corrosion to rear exhaust

Pass 8 Aug 2016 89,899 miles

exhaust catalyst heat shield corroded and loose

rear exhaust box strap missing

Pass 7 Aug 2015 88,033 miles

front and rear suspension low.hydraulastic suspension

hand brake low effort 16%

Pass 1 Dec 2011 87,647 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2008 87,342 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 87,342 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 87,335 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 31 May 2006 86,658 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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P216 HUX is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P216 HUX, 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 P216 HUX registered?

P216 HUX is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P216 HUX safe to buy?

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