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P740 TBW

1996 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

20,218 mi
Last recorded20,218 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP740 TBW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 20,218 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 20,000 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 19,931 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 19,773 miles

Front brakes corroded on inner faces

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside sun visor insecure

Offside Front washer jet partially blocked

Offside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 19,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Front brakes corroded on inner faces

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside sun visor insecure

Offside Front washer jet partially blocked

Offside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 19,693 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 19,565 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 19,383 miles

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

both headlamp beam patterns starting to blur

Fail 2 Jul 2013 19,383 miles

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

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

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

both headlamp beam patterns starting to blur

Pass 2 Jul 2012 17,541 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2012 17,541 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 17,206 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 16,938 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 16,724 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 16,451 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 16,451 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 15,949 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 15,499 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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P740 TBW is a 1996 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P740 TBW, 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 P740 TBW registered?

P740 TBW is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 6 August 1996.

Is P740 TBW safe to buy?

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