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A18 LGM

1996 MG Mgf

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,392 mi
Last recorded57,392 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 LGM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2011 57,392 miles

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

both front b rake discs very rusty on inside surfaces.

Pass 5 Oct 2010 55,124 miles

all discs lipped and corroded

offside front tyre heavilly worn on inner edge

tracking

Fail 4 Oct 2010 55,124 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all discs lipped and corroded

offside front tyre heavilly worn on inner edge

tracking

Pass 21 Sep 2009 48,501 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 43,074 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 38,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 33,235 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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A18 LGM is a 1996 MG Mgf in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A18 LGM, 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 A18 LGM registered?

A18 LGM is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 11 May 1996.

Is A18 LGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 LGM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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