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P624 GPA

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

63,857 mi
Last recorded63,857 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP624 GPA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2014 63,857 miles

both front tyres devoid of tread on inner edges

damage noted to both rear outer sills lower edges

Pass 1 Aug 2012 60,066 miles

centre stop lamp not working.

damage noted to both rear outer sills lower edges.

Fail 25 Jul 2012 60,063 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

centre stop lamp not working.

damage noted to both rear outer sills lower edges.

Fail 1 Aug 2011 55,503 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 55,503 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 49,234 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 44,431 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 37,891 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge (nearing limit).

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge (nearing limit).

Fail 25 Jul 2008 37,891 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge (nearing limit).

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge (nearing limit).

Fail 2 Aug 2007 46,616 miles

Nearside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

air bag light on

Pass 2 Aug 2007 46,616 miles

air bag light on

Pass 25 Jul 2006 36,386 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

one section in the bootlid stop lamp not working

some play in the steering o/s trackrod end

Fail 23 Jul 2005 35,034 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

The headlamps are slightly dim.

The offside front wheel is slightly binding. However, this was not picked up on the rolling road.

There is a nail in the n/s/f tyre.

Pass 23 Jul 2005 35,034 miles

The headlamps are slightly dim.

The offside front wheel is slightly binding. However, this was not picked up on the rolling road.

There is a nail in the n/s/f tyre.

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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P624 GPA is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P624 GPA, 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 P624 GPA registered?

P624 GPA is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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