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P9 VLS

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

104,298 mi
Last recorded104,298 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP9 VLS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 104,298 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 102,385 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 100,882 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 100,432 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 100,432 miles

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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 98,836 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 97,649 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 95,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 May 2019 95,040 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2018 92,729 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 91,615 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 88,395 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 88,395 miles

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 May 2015 87,506 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 87,475 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 85,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 85,911 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 84,160 miles

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

both rear outter sills damaged and corrodeding

engine oil leak

front wheels rubbing wheel arch liner on full lock

offside front bottom shocker bolt slight play

suspension hieght lower than standard

Pass 16 Mar 2012 82,908 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 81,757 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 78,807 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 77,270 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 74,013 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 71,387 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 67,556 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2005 64,152 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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P9 VLS is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 P9 VLS, 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 P9 VLS registered?

P9 VLS is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 15 August 1996.

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