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M6 FPP

1996 MG Mgf

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,607 mi
Last recorded110,607 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 FPP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2011 110,607 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 109,671 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 106,791 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 100,552 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Jul 2008 39,066 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 99,183 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 97,155 miles

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

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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M6 FPP is a 1996 MG Mgf in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M6 FPP, 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 M6 FPP registered?

M6 FPP is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 8 August 1996.

Is M6 FPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M6 FPP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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