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P393 FVV

1996 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

154,530 mi
Last recorded154,530 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP393 FVV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2026 154,530 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 153,536 miles

Central exhaust corroded

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 152,881 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 152,461 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 151,208 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 150,824 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 150,259 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 49,910 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 148,601 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 147,632 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 143,816 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 38,266 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 132,265 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 126,327 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 114,779 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 103,681 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 98,827 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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P393 FVV is a 1996 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P393 FVV, 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 P393 FVV registered?

P393 FVV is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 August 1996.

Is P393 FVV safe to buy?

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