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P711 RGT

1996 MG Mgf

White Petrol 1796cc
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Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,596 mi
Last recorded68,596 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP711 RGT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 68,596 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 68,201 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 67,956 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 67,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 67,572 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 67,305 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 67,042 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 66,747 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 66,663 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front chassis rail

Offside Inner door sill panel corroded at rear

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 66,231 miles

Front main water hose is rubbing against metal bracket !!!

Nearside Front 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)

Oil filter very corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 65,757 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 65,763 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 65,495 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front to rear coolant pipes corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2016 65,495 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front to rear coolant pipes corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2015 65,275 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Inner Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both lower coolant water rails corroded

both sides rear lower suspension hoses ferrel joints corroded

under side vehicle front/rear suspension parts generaly corroded

view through plastic rear window slightly discoloured /deteriorated [ two dorr mirrors fitted]

Fail 2 Feb 2015 65,275 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Inner Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both lower coolant water rails corroded

both sides rear lower suspension hoses ferrel joints corroded

under side vehicle front/rear suspension parts generaly corroded

view through plastic rear window slightly discoloured /deteriorated [ two dorr mirrors fitted]

Pass 29 Jan 2014 65,171 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake discs inner surfaces slightly corroded

near side rear upper suspension swivel ball joint slight free movement

Fail 28 Jan 2014 65,171 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Rear Lower Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake discs inner surfaces slightly corroded

near side rear upper suspension swivel ball joint slight free movement

Pass 16 Feb 2013 65,016 miles

Coolant pipes on underside rusty

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Suspension looks low

Fail 17 Feb 2012 64,753 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both under vehicle main coolant water rail pipes corrpded

near cside rear outer body side / wing arch panel corroded

off side front brake binds slightly

off side front outer door mirror glass cracked slightly

rear plastic window slightly discoloured/deteriorated/ two door mirrors fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2012 64,753 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both under vehicle main coolant water rail pipes corrpded

near cside rear outer body side / wing arch panel corroded

off side front brake binds slightly

off side front outer door mirror glass cracked slightly

rear plastic window slightly discoloured/deteriorated/ two door mirrors fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2011 63,882 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Outer Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil level low

main coolant pipes slightly corroded

off side front seat belt webbing edge area slightly worn / fluffing??

spare tyre 175/65 14 [ others 15"]

Fail 24 Jan 2011 63,877 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Outer Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil level low

main coolant pipes slightly corroded

off side front seat belt webbing edge area slightly worn / fluffing??

spare tyre 175/65 14 [ others 15"]

Pass 10 Feb 2010 62,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Inner Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both middle lower coolant pipes corroded to excess

off side front seat belt webbing edges slightly fluffing/worn

suspensin ride height low / close to limits??

Fail 5 Feb 2010 62,848 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Inner Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both middle lower coolant pipes corroded to excess

off side front seat belt webbing edges slightly fluffing/worn

suspensin ride height low / close to limits??

Pass 3 Feb 2009 62,453 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both main coolant pipes corroded

off side front door mirror glass slightly cracked

suspension ride height slightly low

Fail 31 Jan 2009 62,451 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both main coolant pipes corroded

off side front door mirror glass slightly cracked

suspension ride height slightly low

tyre pressures look low???

Pass 4 Feb 2008 61,148 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 57,671 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 57,671 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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P711 RGT is a 1996 MG Mgf in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P711 RGT, 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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P711 RGT is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 December 1996.

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