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P143 KRJ

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

102,838 mi
Last recorded102,838 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP143 KRJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 102,838 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2026 102,838 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 102,092 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 102,092 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 101,500 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 100,642 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 99,916 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 99,637 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 99,630 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2018 98,796 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 97,958 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 93,946 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 88,902 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

some play in o/s of steering rack

suspension low

Pass 2 Nov 2007 78,522 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 78,494 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 8 Nov 2006 73,271 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 720,140 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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P143 KRJ is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 P143 KRJ, 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 P143 KRJ registered?

P143 KRJ is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P143 KRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P143 KRJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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