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LAZ 6824

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

122,381 mi
Last recorded122,381 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAZ 6824
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 122,381 miles

Very little suspension travel all four corners.

Fail 13 Jun 2016 122,381 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Very little suspension travel all four corners.

Pass 10 Jun 2015 97,262 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 97,262 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 88,695 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 88,694 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 87,999 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front & rear suspension set low

Fail 7 May 2011 87,949 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front & rear suspension set low

Pass 30 Apr 2010 85,286 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 May 2009 82,855 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 82,855 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 78,634 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 74,024 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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LAZ 6824 is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LAZ 6824, 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 LAZ 6824 registered?

LAZ 6824 is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is LAZ 6824 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAZ 6824 shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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