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P750 PJA

1996 MG Mgf

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

65,456 mi
Last recorded65,456 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP750 PJA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 65,456 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 65,194 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 64,896 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 64,502 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 64,502 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 64,217 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 63,648 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 63,557 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 63,389 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 63,050 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

rear brake pipes obscured by bodywork and unable to fully assess

Pass 25 Apr 2016 62,255 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 62,085 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 61,564 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 61,099 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 60,691 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 59,843 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 58,209 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 58,191 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 55,483 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 53,817 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

front to rear brake pipes routed over fuel tank cannot be inspected visually

Pass 5 Apr 2008 53,817 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front to rear brake pipes routed over fuel tank cannot be inspected visually

Pass 25 Jul 2006 48,769 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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P750 PJA is a 1996 MG Mgf in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 P750 PJA, 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 P750 PJA registered?

P750 PJA is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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The MOT history for P750 PJA shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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