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P836 PYW

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

66,916 mi
Last recorded66,916 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP836 PYW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 66,916 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 66,523 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 66,203 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 65,511 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 65,081 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 64,392 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 63,030 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 62,184 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 61,654 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 3 Aug 2016 61,407 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 1 Apr 2015 61,067 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 60,590 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 59,090 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 58,369 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 58,318 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 56,116 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 55,127 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 54,187 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 54,179 miles

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

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

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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P836 PYW is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 P836 PYW, 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 P836 PYW registered?

P836 PYW is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 August 1996.

Is P836 PYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P836 PYW shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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