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P36 BFP

1996 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,888 mi
Last recorded63,888 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP36 BFP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2008 63,888 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2008 63,888 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 57,365 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 57,365 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 52,601 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 52,601 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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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P36 BFP is a 1996 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P36 BFP, 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 P36 BFP registered?

P36 BFP is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 August 1996.

Is P36 BFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P36 BFP shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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