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P781 BPL

1996 MG Mgf

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

70,599 mi
Last recorded70,599 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP781 BPL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 70,599 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 70,567 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 70,459 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 70,440 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 70,407 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 70,359 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 70,312 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 70,260 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 70,212 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 70,212 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 70,149 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 70,149 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 70,054 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 69,984 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 69,984 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 69,899 miles

Movement in offside rear upper ball joint.

Rear brake pipe on baulkhead corroding.

Fail 18 Oct 2010 69,790 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 69,790 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 69,015 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 67,318 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 64,495 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 58,513 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 51,345 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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P781 BPL is a 1996 MG Mgf in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 P781 BPL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P781 BPL registered?

P781 BPL is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 6 December 1996.

Is P781 BPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P781 BPL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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