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P179 JKR

1996 MG Mgf

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,367 mi
Last recorded33,367 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP179 JKR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 33,367 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 33,177 miles

felt cover behind offside rear wheel deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2023 32,111 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 32,111 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2022 30,723 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 29,767 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 29,767 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 29,149 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 27,761 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Mar 2018 26,466 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 25,410 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 25,410 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 24,068 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 24,068 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 22,509 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 22,508 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 21,411 miles

advise corrosion to nsr lower sill

advise front number plate poor condition

advise low performance on rear brakes

Fail 6 Feb 2014 21,411 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

advise corrosion to nsr lower sill

advise front number plate poor condition

advise low performance on rear brakes

Pass 22 Jan 2013 20,559 miles

advise front number plate cracked

advise front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

advise nsr tyre starting to wear low

advise slight impact damage to front cross member

advise slight play in brake pedal linkage

advise slight play in os track rod end

advise slight play in osf lower swivel

advise surface corrosion taking effect on sills

Pass 17 Jan 2012 19,999 miles

front number plate cracked but sucure

slight play in steering

Pass 17 Jan 2011 19,274 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise drivers seat base frame loose

advise front number plate poor condition

advise impact damage to both sides of front crossmember and towing eyes

advise slight imbalance on front brakes

advise slight play in brake pedal

advise slight play in osf lower ball joint

Pass 25 Jan 2010 18,684 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 17,560 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 16,457 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 15,332 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 15,332 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 13,491 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 13,418 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P179 JKR is a 1996 MG Mgf in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P179 JKR, 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 P179 JKR registered?

P179 JKR is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 20 December 1996.

Is P179 JKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P179 JKR shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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