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K955 MGF

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

102,778 mi
Last recorded102,778 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK955 MGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 102,778 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 102,771 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 100,171 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 100,163 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 98,002 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 97,129 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 96,992 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 96,982 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 96,629 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 96,625 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill. (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2017 95,772 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 94,788 miles

osr sill corroded

rear exhaust box poor condition

Fail 4 Jul 2016 94,787 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and both rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

nsf tyre walls perishing/cracking

osr sill corroded

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 13 Jul 2015 94,135 miles

exhaust box & hangers corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2015 94,131 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust box & hangers corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2014 92,587 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 89,448 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 87,188 miles

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

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

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

underbody condition becoming poor

Fail 21 Jun 2012 87,054 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

OSF beam pattern poor

Offside Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

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

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

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

underbody condition becoming poor

Pass 23 Jun 2011 85,047 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 82,888 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 80,862 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 76,500 miles

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 21 Jun 2007 70,326 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 68,327 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 66,050 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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K955 MGF is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 K955 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 K955 MGF registered?

K955 MGF is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 10 May 1996.

Is K955 MGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for K955 MGF shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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