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P506 PGH

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

64,268 mi
Last recorded64,268 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP506 PGH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 64,268 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 64,257 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 63,780 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 May 2014 63,063 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 62,727 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 58,009 miles

nsr disc slightly pitted

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Oct 2011 58,001 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsr disc slightly pitted

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2010 55,781 miles

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 Aug 2010 55,776 miles

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

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

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2009 46,653 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 46,652 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 46,583 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 46,577 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 42,801 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 41,015 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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P506 PGH is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P506 PGH, 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 P506 PGH registered?

P506 PGH is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is P506 PGH safe to buy?

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