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P516 GPE

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

64,001 mi
Last recorded64,001 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP516 GPE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 64,001 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 62,624 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 62,573 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 62,573 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 62,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 62,403 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 62,077 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 61,938 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 61,739 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 61,070 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 60,263 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 60,260 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 59,610 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 59,376 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 59,046 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 58,431 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 56,994 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 56,565 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 55,577 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 GPE is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GPE, 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 P516 GPE registered?

P516 GPE is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P516 GPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P516 GPE shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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