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P591 DOM

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

46,278 mi
Last recorded46,278 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP591 DOM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 46,278 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 46,278 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 45,716 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 45,039 miles

Central Fluid leak, but not excessive Front to back coolant pipes damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 45,014 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Fluid leak, but not excessive Front to back coolant pipes damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 44,412 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 43,571 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 42,328 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 41,863 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 41,089 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 23 Aug 2018 41,089 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 May 2017 39,944 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 38,860 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 38,270 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 36,056 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 33,913 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 33,850 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 May 2012 32,233 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 32,157 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 9 May 2011 31,595 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 30,623 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 25,647 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 22,885 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 21,544 miles

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

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

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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P591 DOM is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 P591 DOM, 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 P591 DOM registered?

P591 DOM is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 October 1996.

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