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K18 SRM

1996 MG Mgf

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

50,285 mi
Last recorded50,285 miles
Recorded on10 May 2011
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK18 SRM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2011 50,285 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 50,192 miles

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

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5.b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 119,194 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 109,927 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 109,926 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 100,979 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 100,975 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Coolant leak

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2005 83,201 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 83,190 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 SRM is a 1996 MG Mgf in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SRM, 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 SRM registered?

K18 SRM is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is K18 SRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K18 SRM shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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