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P2 HOT

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,767 mi
Last recorded13,767 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP2 HOT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 20 Jul 2026 13,767 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 13,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 13,727 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 13,700 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 13,656 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 13,559 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Jul 2020 13,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 13,455 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald inner edge

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2018 13,342 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Jul 2017 13,333 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn unevenly.

Offside Front tyre worn lumpy on inner edge.

Pass 25 Jul 2016 13,207 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 29 Jul 2015 13,067 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 28 Jul 2014 12,993 miles

nearside & offside front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2013 12,891 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

pas light came on driving car in to work shop.light out during mot

Pass 23 Jul 2012 12,735 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

very slight movement to both front lower suspension arm, inner rear bushes.

Pass 28 Jul 2011 12,501 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 27 Jul 2010 12,133 miles

offside & nearside front tyre tread lumpy on inner edges ( may cause road noise)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 11,746 miles

very slight paint damage to near side front bumper

Pass 26 Jul 2008 11,459 miles

both front tyre tread depths getting low on inner edges

Pass 21 Jul 2007 10,846 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 10,639 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 HOT is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HOT, 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 P2 HOT registered?

P2 HOT is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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