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P2 NCD

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

49,147 mi
Last recorded49,147 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 49,147 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 48,187 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 46,124 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 44,622 miles

rear indicator bulbs are flashing slightly white

Pass 12 Nov 2020 43,680 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 42,896 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn to 3mm and on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 42,757 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 42,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2016 42,124 miles

Front Tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 28 May 2015 41,519 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 May 2015 41,519 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 40,945 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 40,291 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2012 39,521 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 38,390 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 37,351 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 35,723 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2008 35,723 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2007 28,267 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2007 28,267 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2006 22,898 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 22,765 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 NCD is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NCD, 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 NCD registered?

P2 NCD is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 16 November 1996.

Is P2 NCD safe to buy?

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