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P428 TBJ

1996 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

25,967 mi
Last recorded25,967 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP428 TBJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 May 2012 25,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag warning light on indicating a fault

Pass 2 May 2012 25,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

air bag warning light on indicating a fault

Pass 18 May 2011 23,976 miles

air bag fault

Fail 18 May 2011 23,976 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

air bag fault

Pass 13 May 2010 23,057 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2009 22,149 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag light on

Pass 12 May 2008 18,419 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

airbag light on

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 May 2008 18,419 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

airbag light on

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 15,585 miles

N/S/F tyre tread worn low on inner edge.

Pass 13 Aug 2005 12,731 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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P428 TBJ is a 1996 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P428 TBJ, 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 P428 TBJ registered?

P428 TBJ is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P428 TBJ safe to buy?

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