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P71 TMB

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

45,358 mi
Last recorded45,358 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP71 TMB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2013 45,358 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 43,520 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 43,520 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 42,901 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 42,901 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 41,711 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 41,711 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 41,410 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2009 41,405 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 40,999 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 40,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 40,705 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 40,702 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 40,267 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 40,267 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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P71 TMB is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 P71 TMB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P71 TMB registered?

P71 TMB is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P71 TMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P71 TMB shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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