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P878 PGO

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,468 mi
Last recorded49,468 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP878 PGO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2011 49,468 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 42,336 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 41,435 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired (3.6.A.2c)

border line corrosion in front brake discs (inner faces)

border line free play in nearside rear wheel bearing

both wiper blades in poor condition

deterioration in rear brake discs

Fail 17 Jul 2009 41,435 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

border line corrosion in front brake discs (inner faces)

border line free play in nearside rear wheel bearing

both wiper blades in poor condition

deterioration in rear brake discs

Pass 15 Jul 2008 40,941 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front suspention generally very rusty

Pass 15 Jun 2007 39,899 miles

corrosion in front brake discs

oil level low

Pass 23 Jun 2006 38,142 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

coolant leaking

cooling system fault

corrosion in both front to rear coolent hoses

Fail 23 Jun 2006 38,142 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

air bag warning lamp staying on

coolant leaking

cooling system fault

corrosion in both front to rear coolent hoses

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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P878 PGO is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P878 PGO, 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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What year was P878 PGO registered?

P878 PGO is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P878 PGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P878 PGO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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