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LUI 8012

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,817 mi
Last recorded73,817 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUI 8012
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2009 73,817 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 73,792 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 71,083 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 71,068 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 68,273 miles

rear discs corroding & o/s/r tyre on 1.6 limit

Fail 17 Jul 2007 68,273 miles

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

rear discs corroding & o/s/r tyre on 1.6 limit

Pass 4 Aug 2006 66,071 miles

ADVISE O/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

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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LUI 8012 is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 LUI 8012, 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

How do I check the history of LUI 8012?

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What year was LUI 8012 registered?

LUI 8012 is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is LUI 8012 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LUI 8012 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LUI 8012 have outstanding finance?

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