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P429 DVP

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

13,226 mi
Last recorded13,226 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP429 DVP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 13,226 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 12,980 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 12,674 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 12,163 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 11,694 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 11,061 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 11,056 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 9,877 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 9,737 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 9,016 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 8,535 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 7,553 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 7,122 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2015 7,122 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 7,064 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 7,001 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 6,999 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 6,950 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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P429 DVP is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P429 DVP, 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 P429 DVP registered?

P429 DVP is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 8 August 1996.

Is P429 DVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P429 DVP shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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