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P484 BAP

1996 MG Mgf

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

82,733 mi
Last recorded82,733 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP484 BAP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2025 82,733 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 82,503 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak radiator and coolant pipe to rear of engine ()

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

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

Rear both rear wings heavily corroded

coolant pipes corroded

suspension ride height low

Fail 9 May 2023 82,503 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both front and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak radiator and coolant pipe rear of engine ()

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

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

Rear window broken

clutch dragging

coolant transfer pipes corroded

suspension ride height low

Pass 11 Aug 2021 82,451 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four brake hoses both front and both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak coolant pipe at center of vehicle underside ()

Coolant leak radiator leaking slightly ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 185/55/15 low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front anti roll bar link bushes deteriorating

can not see condition of front brake pipes coverd by plastic trim

holes present n/s/r and o/s/r outer wings secondary skin non structural

Pass 6 Aug 2020 82,082 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to front in engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear both rear outer sills corroded and hols present (wings) but doesn't affect vehicle structure

both front and rear sub frames corroding slightly

Pass 13 Aug 2019 81,965 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear sub-frame slightly corrosion

tyres under inflated

Fail 3 Aug 2019 81,965 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear sub-frame slightly corrosion

tyres under inflated

Pass 27 Dec 2017 81,064 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded center to rear (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and off side rear lower wings corroded

Fail 27 Dec 2017 81,064 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded center to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside and off side rear lower wings corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2017 81,040 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2016 80,210 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 77,129 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 74,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 73,061 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 71,151 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 68,194 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 66,075 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 64,041 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 62,440 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 60,777 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 59,855 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 58,909 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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P484 BAP is a 1996 MG Mgf in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 P484 BAP, 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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P484 BAP is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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