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P197 XGK

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,822 mi
Last recorded68,822 miles
Recorded on23 May 2009
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP197 XGK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2009 68,822 miles

slight play in front upper and lower ball joints rear suspension bushes noted corrosion to underside

Fail 1 May 2009 60,820 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in front upper and lower ball joints rear suspension bushes noted corrosion to underside

Pass 15 Jan 2008 58,985 miles

near side front tyre close to limit

Pass 9 Dec 2006 57,886 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 57,883 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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P197 XGK is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P197 XGK, 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 P197 XGK registered?

P197 XGK is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P197 XGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P197 XGK shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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