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P995 MUR

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,935 mi
Last recorded30,935 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP995 MUR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 30,935 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 30,759 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2024 30,707 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 29,663 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 29,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 29,335 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 29,226 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 28,927 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 28,810 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 28,161 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 27,731 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 27,531 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 27,098 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 26,863 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 26,862 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 26,038 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 25,415 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 25,245 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 24,857 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 24,857 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

wipers deteriorating

Pass 15 Jul 2008 24,689 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 23,231 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 22,569 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 22,567 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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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P995 MUR is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P995 MUR, 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 P995 MUR registered?

P995 MUR is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P995 MUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P995 MUR shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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