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P811 CCW

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

63,623 mi
Last recorded63,623 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP811 CCW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 63,623 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 May 2023 63,579 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached upper ball joint is loose in hub with excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside and nearside upper ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside hoses to calipers, ferrules are corroded where they meet rigid pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

vehicle underbody is presented with a thick coating of underseal or similar product

Pass 16 Aug 2021 61,337 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn N/S and O/S rear trailing arm bust (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody and some components covered in underseal.

Fail 10 Aug 2021 61,336 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn N/S and O/S rear trailing arm bust (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody and some components covered in underseal.

Pass 8 Sep 2020 60,680 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 59,958 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 57,018 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 57,014 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 53,985 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 52,371 miles

engine and under body covers

Fail 22 Sep 2016 52,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine and under body covers

Pass 23 Sep 2015 51,488 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

window screen washers poor

Pass 25 Sep 2014 51,235 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 50,797 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2012 49,808 miles

front and rear shockabsorbers lower rubber bush slightly worn

oil leaks

Pass 26 Sep 2011 48,856 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 48,856 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 48,672 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 47,429 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 47,395 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 46,094 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 46,077 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 44,580 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 43,596 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 43,593 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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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P811 CCW is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 P811 CCW, 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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P811 CCW is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 20 September 1996.

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