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P770 BOD

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

74,854 mi
Last recorded74,854 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP770 BOD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 74,854 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 74,638 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 74,298 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 74,167 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 73,574 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 73,022 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 72,488 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 72,444 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 72,399 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML not illuminating with ignition. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 71,781 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 71,171 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 70,663 miles

Nearside Front Beam pattern poor but visible at time of test.

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Small amount.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 70,357 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside headlamp beam pattern poor but just visible at time of test

Pass 3 Dec 2014 70,124 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 70,091 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 69,681 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 69,117 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 68,562 miles

n/s headlight dimmer than o/s

rear numberplate spaceing

Pass 23 Nov 2010 68,011 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 67,610 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 67,231 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 67,231 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 66,826 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 66,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2006 66,159 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 65,560 miles

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

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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P770 BOD is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P770 BOD, 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 P770 BOD registered?

P770 BOD is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is P770 BOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P770 BOD shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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