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K6 GKL

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

81,516 mi
Last recorded81,516 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK6 GKL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 81,516 miles

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

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

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

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

rear subframe has surface rust

Pass 15 Sep 2016 79,214 miles

BRAKE PERFORMANCE LOW

Body has slight corrosion OUTER SILLS/ TO INNERS (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion SUBFRAME ALSO COVERED WITH PLASTICS (6.1.B.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH ON LIMIT NEED CHANGING (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 79,214 miles

BRAKE PERFORMANCE LOW

Body has slight corrosion OUTER SILLS/ TO INNERS (6.1.B.2)

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

Centre Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion SUBFRAME ALSO COVERED WITH PLASTICS (6.1.B.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH ON LIMIT NEED CHANGING (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 79,353 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 74,551 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 74,386 miles

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

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

air bag light displayed on dash

Fail 24 Feb 2012 74,383 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 736,634 miles

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

front wipers split

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2009 73,548 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

front wipers split

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2008 71,337 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 71,248 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 68,451 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 64,523 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 64,459 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

slight corrosion on n/s rear brake pipe

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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K6 GKL is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 K6 GKL, 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 K6 GKL registered?

K6 GKL is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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