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P190 FKK

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,909 mi
Last recorded57,909 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP190 FKK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2026 57,909 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 23 Apr 2025 57,623 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 57,568 miles

Front some of the front suspension components are quite rusty

Pass 15 Nov 2021 57,556 miles

exhaust flexi not 100%

steering motor not 100%

Fail 15 Nov 2021 57,556 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust flexi not 100%

steering motor not 100%

Pass 12 Nov 2020 57,505 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 57,417 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear/rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os/ nail in osr (5.2.3 (e))

clutch slave cylinder weeping

exhaust corroded/flexi not 100%

front brake discs corroded

nsf washer jet blocked

steering slightly easier one way

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 9 May 2018 56,246 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

electric steering motor slightly stiffer one way

exhaust flexi not 100% and system rusting

nsr tyre has small cuts to outer side wall

Pass 28 Apr 2017 55,985 miles

Rear lower inner sills corroding

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 May 2016 55,908 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ns and os (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust slightly corroded

ns and os inner/ outer sills starting to corroded

steering motor not 100%

Pass 8 May 2015 55,751 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

exhaust mesh cover is poor

front of the car is a little low

inner and outer sill need work to stop the rust very soon

steering light took a while to go out and steering is a little lighter turning left than it is turning right

Pass 7 May 2014 55,435 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coolant pipes (front to rear) starting to corrode

exhaust flexi not 100%/joints also corroding

how old cambelt?

ns outer sill starting to bubble and corrode

steering rack motor not 100%

Pass 10 May 2013 55,071 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

coolant pipes corroded

engine oil filler neck bracket broken

exhaust corroded/flexi not 100%

small stone chip to windscreen outside of swept area

steering motor not 100%

Pass 11 May 2012 54,808 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroding

Fail 10 May 2012 54,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 9 May 2011 54,499 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 54,499 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs poor

Pass 13 May 2010 54,157 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 54,157 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

front tyres perishing and wearing on inner edges

rear tyres wearing oddly

steering slightly easier turning left

Pass 12 May 2009 53,280 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 51,709 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 51,709 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 50,598 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 49,408 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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P190 FKK is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P190 FKK, 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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P190 FKK is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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