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P301 BPA

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

60,058 mi
Last recorded60,058 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP301 BPA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 60,058 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 59,670 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 59,136 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 57,115 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 56,381 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 55,753 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 55,223 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 53,753 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 51,035 miles

Central Upper brake light not working

Pass 7 Mar 2017 48,763 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 46,992 miles

Centre Upper brake light not working

Pass 4 Mar 2015 45,359 miles

car may require a suspension pump up

Pass 7 Mar 2014 43,919 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 41,552 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 41,552 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 40,493 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 36,846 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 32,629 miles

WARNING both rear tyres haver large splits in the inner wall but not to cords VERY STRONG ADVISE TO REPLACE A.S,A.P

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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P301 BPA is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 P301 BPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P301 BPA registered?

P301 BPA is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 8 August 1996.

Is P301 BPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P301 BPA shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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