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P311 FTA

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,930 mi
Last recorded93,930 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP311 FTA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 93,930 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 93,930 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 May 2025 93,497 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2017 93,178 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 92,757 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2014 90,819 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 87,090 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 85,816 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 84,717 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 77,255 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 73,886 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 69,313 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 60,885 miles

advies,o/s/r upper ball joint has very slight play.

Fail 29 Apr 2006 60,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

advies,o/s/r upper ball joint has very slight play.

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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P311 FTA is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P311 FTA, 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 P311 FTA registered?

P311 FTA is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P311 FTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P311 FTA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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