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P65 DCF

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

31,192 mi
Last recorded31,192 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP65 DCF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 31,192 miles

Central Upper Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sun visor shield not fully secure, but not affecting driver's view

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm or trail bush, need later adjustment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 30,699 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 30,067 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 28,640 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 28,562 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 28,545 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 28,530 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 28,477 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 28,477 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 28,427 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 28,346 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 28,169 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 28,008 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 27,687 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 26,862 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 26,612 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 10 Aug 2010 26,249 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 25,603 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 24,909 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 24,050 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 22,718 miles

small cut in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2005 20,912 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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P65 DCF is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 P65 DCF, 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 P65 DCF registered?

P65 DCF is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 August 1996.

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