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P871 HJA

1996 MG Mgf

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

50,269 mi
Last recorded50,269 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP871 HJA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 50,269 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 50,229 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 50,041 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 49,855 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 49,697 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 49,497 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 49,402 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 47,438 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 47,147 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 47,147 miles

Offside Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 46,480 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 44,613 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 44,072 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 43,876 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 43,761 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 43,276 miles

suspension low

Pass 12 Feb 2010 42,995 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 42,783 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 42,261 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 41,335 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 40,489 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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P871 HJA is a 1996 MG Mgf in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 P871 HJA, 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 P871 HJA registered?

P871 HJA is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P871 HJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P871 HJA shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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