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P399 GAV

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

49,675 mi
Last recorded49,675 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP399 GAV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 49,675 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2025 48,793 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 48,084 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 47,150 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 45,780 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 44,382 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 43,018 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 41,374 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 39,327 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 38,094 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 36,543 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 35,388 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 34,353 miles

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

slight corrosion to o/s front brake disc

slight damage to o/s front indicator lamp

Fail 17 Sep 2014 34,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

slight corrosion to o/s front brake disc

slight damage to o/s front indicator lamp

Pass 19 Sep 2013 33,386 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front to rear coolant pipes corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2012 31,298 miles

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

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

front to rear coolant pipes corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2011 30,499 miles

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

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

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

front to rear coolant pipes corroded

slight corrosion to front brake discs

slight damage to o/s front indicator lens

suspension height close to minimum limits

Pass 12 Aug 2010 27,655 miles

( Power steering problem ? )

( Suspension low front and rear ? )

Pass 1 Aug 2009 26,853 miles

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

Power steering slight malfunction

Fail 14 May 2008 25,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2008 25,509 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 21,989 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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P399 GAV is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P399 GAV, 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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What year was P399 GAV registered?

P399 GAV is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 21 August 1996.

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