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K58 MGF

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

58,508 mi
Last recorded58,508 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK58 MGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 58,508 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 58,437 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 58,328 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 58,118 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 57,857 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 57,784 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 57,672 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 57,560 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 57,423 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 57,312 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 57,198 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 57,089 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 57,089 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 56,978 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Aug 2010 56,863 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Aug 2009 56,743 miles

n/s/f wishbone starting to corrode

Pass 3 Aug 2008 56,637 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 56,523 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2006 56,415 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2005 56,317 miles

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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K58 MGF is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 K58 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K58 MGF registered?

K58 MGF is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is K58 MGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for K58 MGF shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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