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P717 PUB

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

94,483 mi
Last recorded94,483 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP717 PUB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2010 94,483 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 94,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2009 93,567 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 93,567 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 83,922 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 83,922 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 79,559 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 79,559 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 71,317 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 71,205 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2005 62,871 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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P717 PUB is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P717 PUB, 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 P717 PUB registered?

P717 PUB is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P717 PUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P717 PUB shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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