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P812 CAU

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

11,797 mi
Last recorded11,797 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP812 CAU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 11,797 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 11,520 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 11,445 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 11,407 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 11,403 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 11,331 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 11,259 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly. Rear exhaust silencer dereriorated (outer skin only).

Pass 8 Nov 2013 11,252 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 11,249 miles

general corrosion all underbody areas

sl;ight front braking imbalance

slight movement in both front shock absorber lower mounting bushes

Pass 25 Oct 2006 11,120 miles

slight movement in both front shock absorber lower bushes

Fail 25 Oct 2006 11,120 miles

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

slight movement in both front shock absorber lower mounting bushes

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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P812 CAU is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P812 CAU, 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 P812 CAU registered?

P812 CAU is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P812 CAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P812 CAU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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