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P777 MGF

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,262 mi
Last recorded113,262 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP777 MGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2014 113,262 miles

Centre and rear brake pipes rusty

Nearside rear sill very rusty

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Sills rusty

Fail 18 Nov 2011 110,946 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 110,946 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 110,433 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 109,828 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 108,166 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 103,364 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 99,745 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2005 99,745 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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P777 MGF is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P777 MGF, 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 P777 MGF registered?

P777 MGF is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 October 1996.

Is P777 MGF safe to buy?

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