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P708 GUK

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,200 mi
Last recorded120,200 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP708 GUK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2011 120,200 miles

front discs rusty

Fail 10 Jun 2011 120,199 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front discs rusty

Fail 20 Aug 2009 95,977 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Very slight play in both o/s and n/s rear top swivals

Pass 20 Aug 2009 95,977 miles

Very slight play in both o/s and n/s rear top swivals

Pass 10 Sep 2008 91,910 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 89,323 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 85,003 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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P708 GUK is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P708 GUK, 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 P708 GUK registered?

P708 GUK is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P708 GUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P708 GUK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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