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P581 YFJ

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,419 mi
Last recorded47,419 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP581 YFJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 13 Jul 2016 47,419 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 46,198 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 45,465 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 45,266 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 43,946 miles

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

nearside rear tyre crack in sidewall not deep enough to exspose cords

Pass 30 Apr 2010 42,883 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 41,743 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

coolant leak, suspect water pump?

slight play in both lower rear suspension arm bushes

windscreen washers weak

Pass 7 Mar 2008 41,047 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 39,246 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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P581 YFJ is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P581 YFJ, 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 P581 YFJ registered?

P581 YFJ is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 23 August 1996.

Is P581 YFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P581 YFJ shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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