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P412 RYG

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

93,164 mi
Last recorded93,164 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP412 RYG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2023 93,164 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

slight corrosion throughout underside

Pass 8 Apr 2022 92,790 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 92,766 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 92,693 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

both sills corroding

general underbody corrosion

Pass 29 May 2019 92,436 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively binding slightly (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 May 2018 91,842 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 91,833 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 91,139 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 31 May 2017 91,132 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort lever siezed (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 90,029 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 89,168 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 88,363 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 87,913 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 86,894 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 86,053 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 84,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight corrosion on brake pipes.

Fail 29 Sep 2009 84,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

slight corrosion on brake pipes.

Pass 30 Sep 2008 83,748 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 82,687 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 80,814 miles

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

o/s/r & n/s/r brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2005 75,210 miles

offside and nearside tyres close to limit.

Pass 15 Oct 2005 75,210 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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P412 RYG 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 77.3%.

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 P412 RYG, 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 P412 RYG registered?

P412 RYG is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 September 1996.

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