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P975 PAB

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,165 mi
Last recorded43,165 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP975 PAB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 43,165 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2026 43,135 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in between 2 brake flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in between 2 brake flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 42,830 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 42,781 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))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 42,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 42,333 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 42,324 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 42,290 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 42,290 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 42,251 miles

coolant pipes corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2019 42,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

coolant pipes corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2018 42,022 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant pipes corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2017 41,798 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2016 41,630 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 41,395 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 41,065 miles

offside front showing signs of cracking

suspension very low/hard

windscreen damage nearside

Fail 3 Oct 2014 41,065 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front showing signs of cracking

suspension very low/hard

windscreen damage nearside

Pass 30 Sep 2013 40,855 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 40,853 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 40,624 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 40,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 40,423 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 40,174 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 39,480 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 38,969 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 38,601 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 38,155 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 38,155 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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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P975 PAB is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P975 PAB, 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 P975 PAB registered?

P975 PAB is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 22 November 1996.

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