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P480 XFX

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,460 mi
Last recorded65,460 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2007
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP480 XFX
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2007 65,460 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 65,460 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

SRS warning lamp on

some movement in ns rear suspension bushes †

throttle stiff

Pass 23 Jan 2006 59,531 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 59,531 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

CORROSION FORMING IN SUSPENSION SUB FRAMES †EXHAUST CAT RATTLING †FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES †SRS AIR BAG LIGHT ON †

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

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

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

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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P480 XFX is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P480 XFX, 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 P480 XFX registered?

P480 XFX is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 20 August 1996.

Is P480 XFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P480 XFX shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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