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P26 RGA

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,738 mi
Last recorded119,738 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP26 RGA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2011 119,738 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 111,105 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nsr handbrake just met requirments

Fail 14 Oct 2009 111,105 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

emmissions just met

nsr handbrake just met requirments

oil leak from oil filter

Pass 29 Jul 2008 101,443 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 101,440 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 91,456 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 80,727 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 80,727 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P26 RGA is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P26 RGA, 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 P26 RGA registered?

P26 RGA is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 August 1996.

Is P26 RGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P26 RGA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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