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P392 PAG

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,009 mi
Last recorded76,009 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP392 PAG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 76,009 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 4 Nov 2025 75,998 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2024 75,836 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 75,630 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 75,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 75,400 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 75,066 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 74,826 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 74,826 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30cm off subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30 off subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 74,397 miles

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2019 74,396 miles

Brake performance not tested brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear also insecure (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned track rod end to steering arm lock nut insecure (2.1.3 (e))

Passenger compartment passenger compartment in such a condition that it permits the entry of exhaust fumes engine cover missing (6.2.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system rear connection union on t piece front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2018 74,213 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 74,211 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush CENTER BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH REAR PIPES FROM FLEXI - PIPES MARKED (3.6.B.2c)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion JACKING POINT (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion JACKING POINT (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ON INNER FACE (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ON INNER FACE (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER LEAKING

CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER PIPE HIGHLY CORRODED

Pass 12 Apr 2017 70,210 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides & worn on inner shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides & worn on inner shoulders (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 66,460 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 66,438 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 61,804 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 61,804 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 59,841 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 57,941 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 57,936 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 55,296 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 55,010 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2009 54,643 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 54,479 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 54,186 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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P392 PAG is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P392 PAG, 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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P392 PAG is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 4 September 1996.

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