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P725 EBL

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,473 mi
Last recorded114,473 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP725 EBL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 114,473 miles

of side outer sill rusty and hold

Fail 8 Mar 2014 114,473 miles

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

srs lamp not on

of side outer sill rusty and hold

Pass 26 May 2012 113,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 112,352 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 110,029 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 104,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp Milky

Fail 30 Apr 2009 104,524 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp Milky

Pass 9 May 2008 102,253 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp Milky

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 May 2008 102,253 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp Milky

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2007 99,335 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 96,100 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 96,100 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2005 91,628 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2005 91,628 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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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P725 EBL is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 P725 EBL, 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 P725 EBL registered?

P725 EBL is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 November 1996.

Is P725 EBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P725 EBL shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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