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P483 XFR

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

110,912 mi
Last recorded110,912 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP483 XFR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 110,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 108,956 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 108,947 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 107,672 miles

Front Brake discs corroded on insides.

Front and rear suspension components corroded.

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 107,665 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Front Brake discs corroded on insides.

Front Fog lamps inoperative

Front and rear suspension components corroded.

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 106,912 miles

Front fog lights not working

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 106,904 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front fog light tel-tale light not working

Front fog lights not working

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements no tel-tale light (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 105,160 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 101,479 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 98,005 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 94,551 miles

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit 2.5mm

o/s/f brake disc slightly warped

o/s/r tyre low tread 3mm

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 18 Sep 2014 88,686 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 86,823 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 86,762 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 84,724 miles

slight warping to rear brake discs

Fail 2 Oct 2012 84,724 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

slight warping to rear brake discs

Pass 13 Sep 2011 81,720 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 80,357 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 80,321 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 78,265 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

emissions very eratic during test very high then a pass

exhaust flex coupling mesh coming away

n/s/r suspention accumulator to top arm bush worn & displaced

n/s/r tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 6 Oct 2008 73,402 miles

"cat"heat shield loose/insecure

n/s/r shock absorber lower bush worn

n/s/r tyre worn v/low on outer edge

play in o/s/f top swivel

poor beam pattern to n/s head light

rear brake discs showing signs of overheating

Pass 25 Sep 2007 67,412 miles

one of each rear wheel nuts arew of incorrect type IE steel wheel nuts not alloy wheel nuts

slight lift in both front top ball joints

Pass 5 Oct 2006 60,517 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 60,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust system rusty and blowing slightly from"cat" joint

reverse lights not working

slight lift in o/s/f and n/s/f top swivels

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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P483 XFR is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 P483 XFR, 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 P483 XFR registered?

P483 XFR is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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