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P990 RND

1996 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,806 mi
Last recorded52,806 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 MG Tf59,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP990 RND
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,790cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 52,806 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 52,806 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2025 50,403 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing inner arch (2.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 50,403 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing inner arch (2.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 50,390 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 50,069 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 49,358 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 48,595 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 47,787 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 45,609 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 45,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 May 2018 43,571 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 43,571 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

cracking on both front tyres and wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 May 2017 39,399 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 39,399 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coolant leak

Pass 5 Apr 2012
Pass 9 Mar 2011
Pass 2 Mar 2010
Pass 14 Apr 2008 35,377 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 35,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 34,003 miles

How Reliable is the MG Tf?

Based on 475,348 MOT tests across 28,732 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
2,413
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
28,732
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,890
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,830
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 17,226
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,638
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,951
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P990 RND is a 1996 MG Tf in Green with a 1,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 59,926 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Tf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P990 RND, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Tf typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 30 years old, this MG Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P990 RND registered?

P990 RND is a 1996 MG Tf, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P990 RND safe to buy?

The MOT history for P990 RND shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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