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P2 FMP

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,256 mi
Last recorded66,256 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP2 FMP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 66,256 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill going rusty

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake only just meets mot requirements

Pass 4 Jun 2025 66,063 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill going rusty

Offside Rear Outer face slight mark on side wall

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2024 65,979 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust silencer orroded

Pass 6 Jun 2023 65,918 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 65,695 miles

Nearside Front screen washer jet slightly poor performance

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 65,494 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor leak at sump and gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

handbrake travel high

Pass 13 Nov 2019 65,453 miles

Exhaust tail box corroding slightly

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 65,453 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust tail box corroding slightly

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 65,379 miles

Exhaust tail box section corroding

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 65,378 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust tail box section corroding

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 65,081 miles

Nearside head lamp lense cracked slightly

rear heat shield loose

Fail 15 Nov 2017 65,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside head lamp lense cracked slightly

rear heat shield loose

Pass 25 Aug 2016 64,695 miles

Nearside Front headlight lens cracked slightly

cooling pipes under vehicle corroded

possible air bag fault , but not apparent at time of retest

Fail 24 Aug 2016 64,695 miles

Nearside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front headlight lens cracked slightly

Offside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

cooling pipes under vehicle corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2015 64,059 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 63,132 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 63,130 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

interior loose

n/s h/ light holed

slight play o/s/r top b/ jt

Pass 30 Aug 2013 62,002 miles

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

front to rear coolant pipes corroded and leaking slightly

Fail 30 Aug 2013 62,002 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

front to rear coolant pipes corroded and leaking slightly

Pass 14 Sep 2012 61,545 miles

battery not charging

engine over heating

Fail 11 Sep 2012 61,545 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

battery not charging

engine over heating

Pass 2 Sep 2011 60,015 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 60,011 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

all brake discs worn

Pass 1 Sep 2010 55,470 miles

front brake check as inner pads appear low

front brake discs inner surfaces corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2010 55,470 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front brake check as inner pads appear low

front brake discs inner surfaces corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2009 50,368 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 46,057 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 46,057 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 41,269 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 39,844 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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P2 FMP is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 P2 FMP, 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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P2 FMP is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 16 August 1996.

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