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P296 AGR

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,617 mi
Last recorded71,617 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP296 AGR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2011 71,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 68,973 miles

slight corrosion to front front chassis rails

uneven wear to both front tyres

Pass 29 Aug 2008 67,166 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 65,570 miles

centre rear brake light not working

exhaust flexi joint worn slightly

front brake disc worn

front to rear brake pipe corroding

nearside rear brake disc corroding on inner face

nearside rear parking brake slightly low effort

nearside rear shocker bush worn

nearside rear suspension arm bushs worn

offside rear brake pipe corroding

signs the metal coolant pipes front to rear are very slightly leaking

Fail 11 Dec 2007 65,570 miles

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

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

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

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

centre rear brake light not working

exhaust flexi joint worn slightly

front brake disc worn

front to rear brake pipe corroding

nearside rear brake disc corroding on inner face

nearside rear parking brake slightly low effort

nearside rear shocker bush worn

nearside rear suspension arm bushs worn

offside rear brake pipe corroding

signs the metal coolant pipes front to rear are very slightly leaking

Pass 27 Nov 2006 62,507 miles

brake pipes corroding at rear,nearside and offside

centre rear brake light not working

front and rear brake discs corroding

nearside sill at rear showing signs of corrosion

slight oil leak

suspension slightly low

Fail 23 Nov 2006 62,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 58,666 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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P296 AGR is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P296 AGR, 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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P296 AGR is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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