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K9 MGF

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,367 mi
Last recorded103,367 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 MGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 103,367 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 103,359 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 103,200 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 102,781 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 102,775 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 102,339 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 102,216 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 102,216 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 101,293 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly rough/noise when rotated

Fail 6 Mar 2017 101,293 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly rough/noise when rotated

Pass 11 Mar 2016 99,083 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 99,083 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 96,130 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 96,364 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 93,177 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 93,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 89,109 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 86,490 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 84,408 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 79,225 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 76,008 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 70,008 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 69,920 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 62,966 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 56,838 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 56,838 miles

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

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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K9 MGF is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 K9 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.

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What year was K9 MGF registered?

K9 MGF is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is K9 MGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for K9 MGF shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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