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P292 RGN

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

46,552 mi
Last recorded46,552 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP292 RGN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2014 46,552 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear tyre perishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 41,995 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 40,150 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 39,476 miles

Both rear tyres perishing/cracking

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 38,175 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

SRS (airbag light) stays on

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 37,266 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 37,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 36,023 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 34,169 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 30,278 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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P292 RGN is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P292 RGN, 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 P292 RGN registered?

P292 RGN is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 23 September 1996.

Is P292 RGN safe to buy?

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