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P256 LKR

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

76,669 mi
Last recorded76,669 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP256 LKR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 76,669 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 75,167 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 73,603 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 72,108 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 72,108 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 70,936 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 67,243 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 66,783 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 63,835 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 63,345 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 60,723 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 May 2009 60,259 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 58,558 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 52,968 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 48,494 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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P256 LKR is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1997 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 71,264 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 P256 LKR, 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 29 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P256 LKR registered?

P256 LKR is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P256 LKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P256 LKR shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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