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K18 KCH

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

30,726 mi
Last recorded30,726 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK18 KCH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 30,726 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 30,726 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 29,748 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 29,746 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 29,687 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 29,686 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 29,490 miles

Advise wipers smeary

Pass 26 Mar 2014 29,272 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 29,271 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 29,011 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 28,966 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 28,650 miles

front and rear numger plates have background over print / but not across lettering or numbers

Fail 17 Mar 2011 28,645 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

front and rear numger plates have background over print / but not across lettering or numbers

Pass 26 Mar 2010 28,387 miles

both front headlamp images dull due to deteriorating headlamp lenses

both front screen wipers slightly smearing

Pass 3 Apr 2009 28,130 miles

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear upper ball joint has slight lift

Pass 26 Mar 2008 27,996 miles

headlamp patterns deteriorating.

wiper blades starting to smear screen.

Pass 26 Feb 2007 27,844 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 27,276 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 27,276 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

offside rear parking brake becoming lazy

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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K18 KCH is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 K18 KCH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K18 KCH registered?

K18 KCH is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is K18 KCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for K18 KCH shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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