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P479 GPH

1996 MG Mgf

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

43,044 mi
Last recorded43,044 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP479 GPH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 43,044 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 42,964 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 42,924 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 42,863 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 42,862 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2019 42,659 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 42,653 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 42,639 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 42,573 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 42,573 miles

Electrical wiring insecure battery negative lead (1.9.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak heavy

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front both corroded 185/55 R15 V

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

Nearside Rear tyre valve perished

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded and both fronts lipped (3.5.1i)

engine coolant warning light on

Pass 25 Aug 2015 42,481 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 42,288 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 41,468 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 40,808 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 40,808 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 40,090 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 38,852 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 36,145 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 34,254 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 32,704 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 32,704 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 29,277 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 29,277 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 26,866 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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P479 GPH is a 1996 MG Mgf in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 P479 GPH, 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 P479 GPH registered?

P479 GPH is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P479 GPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P479 GPH shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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