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P25 VFT

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,621 mi
Last recorded84,621 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP25 VFT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 84,621 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 82,402 miles

nearside and offside rear wishbone bush has slight play

Fail 29 Oct 2012 82,402 miles

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

nearside and offside rear wishbone bush has slight play

Pass 1 Jun 2011 80,547 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 80,547 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 79,073 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 31 Oct 2007 73,494 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 68,249 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 68,234 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

nail in tyre

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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P25 VFT is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P25 VFT, 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 P25 VFT registered?

P25 VFT is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P25 VFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P25 VFT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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