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P244 FKK

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

36,578 mi
Last recorded36,578 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP244 FKK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 36,578 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 36,096 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 35,686 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 35,190 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 35,189 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2022 34,909 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 34,640 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 34,373 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 33,633 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 33,625 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 32,768 miles

catalytic converter baffles rattling/breaking up

Pass 16 Mar 2017 31,740 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 31,667 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 31,666 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 31,440 miles

slight play in offside inner rack joint

Fail 24 Mar 2015 31,434 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 31,255 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 30,948 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 30,763 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 30,442 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 29,689 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 28,705 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 28,296 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 27,266 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 26,270 miles

offside headlamp pattern poor

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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P244 FKK is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 P244 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P244 FKK registered?

P244 FKK is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 17 September 1996.

Is P244 FKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P244 FKK shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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