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P516 GPD

1996 MG Mgf

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

29,454 mi
Last recorded29,454 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP516 GPD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 29,454 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 29,029 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 28,964 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 28,964 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 28,719 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 28,585 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 27,832 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2008 27,059 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 24,763 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 23,719 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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P516 GPD is a 1996 MG Mgf in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P516 GPD, 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

How do I check the history of P516 GPD?

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What year was P516 GPD registered?

P516 GPD is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P516 GPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P516 GPD shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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