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K10 MGF

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

57,782 mi
Last recorded57,782 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK10 MGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 57,782 miles

All rear suspension bushes perished

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

General underbody corrosion to floors, chassis and suspension components

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2022 57,782 miles

All rear suspension bushes perished

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

General underbody corrosion to floors, chassis and suspension components

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2017 57,701 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 57,657 miles

corrosion on both rear inner sills

corrosion on front and rear suspension

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 17 Nov 2015 57,623 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded too rear main brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded too compansator (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded too flexi (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion on both rear inner sills

corrosion on front and rear suspension

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 24 Oct 2014 54,350 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 51,345 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 51,345 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2013 50,890 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 May 2012 50,526 miles

chip to screen zone 'A'

Pass 15 Jun 2011 50,187 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 50,187 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 49,949 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 48,828 miles

cannot see rear disc poad life,o/s headlight only just in focus.could smell petrol in car,but can find no leaks.

Pass 14 Apr 2008 48,016 miles

Slight play in n/s/track rod end.

Slight play in o/s and n/s rear top ball joints.

Pass 13 Apr 2007 45,965 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 43,931 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 43,931 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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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K10 MGF is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 K10 MGF, 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 K10 MGF registered?

K10 MGF is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 16 March 1996.

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