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P735 APL

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

99,466 mi
Last recorded99,466 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP735 APL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 99,466 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 98,015 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 98,008 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 96,684 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 94,856 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 92,858 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 92,684 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 91,920 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 91,096 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 91,092 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 88,405 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2015 83,200 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 83,173 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 76,671 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 76,671 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 70,368 miles

exhaust flexi pipe damaged and deteriated

Fail 30 Oct 2013 70,368 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust flexi pipe damaged and deteriated

Pass 23 Oct 2012 60,872 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 54,702 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 54,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 46,287 miles

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

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

n/s/r side light dim

o/s/r brake disc, inner face in poor condition

Pass 20 Jul 2009 44,049 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 43,651 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nsf tyre starting to perish in tread nsf fog lamp lens broken

Fail 4 Aug 2008 43,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nsf tyre starting to perish in tread nsf fog lamp lens broken

Pass 29 Jun 2007 38,897 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 38,897 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight bind on Offside front brake.

Pass 11 Jul 2006 36,584 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 36,584 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P735 APL is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 P735 APL, 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 P735 APL registered?

P735 APL is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 August 1996.

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