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P749 GHC

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,582 mi
Last recorded19,582 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP749 GHC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 19,582 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 18,862 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 18,702 miles

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Pass 10 May 2023 18,692 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre obviously under inflated all x4 (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 5 May 2022 18,683 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 18,682 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2021 18,644 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 18,593 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 May 2019 18,583 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 18,509 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 18,509 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2017 18,341 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 18,306 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 18,306 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 May 2015 17,906 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 17,295 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 17,295 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 16,357 miles

Front tyres worn thin on inner edges

Pass 16 May 2012 15,206 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 14,844 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front tyres wearing low on inner edges.

Supsension close to bump stops.

Pass 26 Apr 2010 14,629 miles

Both front tyres worn almost devoid of visable tread on inner edge

O/S/R tyre had few cut on inner sidewall

Rear coolant pipes slightly corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2008 14,561 miles

Both front tyre slight out of shape

Wiper blade almost bit of noise on N/S/F

Pass 25 Apr 2007 12,912 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 12,238 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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P749 GHC is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P749 GHC, 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 P749 GHC registered?

P749 GHC is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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