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P875 LSC

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

41,789 mi
Last recorded41,789 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP875 LSC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 41,789 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 39,294 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 36,877 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 34,354 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 34,354 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 32,382 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 29,920 miles

Rear Tyre build dates 32/02

Front Tyre build dates 20/06

Light corrosion to front & rear subframes

Fail 1 Jul 2021 29,907 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre build dates 20/06

Light corrosion to front & rear subframes

Rear Tyre build dates 32/02

Pass 3 Jul 2019 29,353 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 29,208 miles

advise suspension pump up low all round

Pass 18 Aug 2016 29,103 miles

Offside Front anti roll bar mounting slightly damaged

Fail 12 Aug 2016 29,003 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front anti roll bar mounting slightly damaged

Pass 11 Aug 2015 28,618 miles

off side front anti roll bar mounting slightly damaged

Fail 11 Aug 2015 28,618 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

off side front anti roll bar mounting slightly damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2014 27,840 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 27,753 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 27,753 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 May 2012 27,653 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 27,107 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 26,892 miles

battery not secured.

Pass 4 Aug 2006 26,774 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 26,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2005 26,718 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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P875 LSC is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 P875 LSC, 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

How do I check the history of P875 LSC?

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What year was P875 LSC registered?

P875 LSC is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P875 LSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P875 LSC shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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