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M1 FMG

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,255 mi
Last recorded81,255 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 FMG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2012 81,255 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 76,045 miles

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

nearside chassis/ floorpan bent at front subframe rear mounting

Fail 11 Oct 2008 75,761 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside chassis/ floorpan bent at front subframe rear mounting

Pass 18 Oct 2007 68,633 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 64,092 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 64,085 miles

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

Neareside front tyre wearing prematurely on inner edge

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M1 FMG is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M1 FMG, 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 M1 FMG registered?

M1 FMG is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 September 1996.

Is M1 FMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M1 FMG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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