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P285 HKK

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

95,220 mi
Last recorded95,220 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP285 HKK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 95,220 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 95,220 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 88,609 miles

Both front headlamps starting to deteriorate.

Fail 6 Dec 2019 88,205 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Both front headlamps starting to deteriorate.

Pass 5 Dec 2018 72,650 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 72,643 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Imbalanced with offside lagging. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pad below 1.5mm and starting to score disc. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both headlamp beam aim patterns poor.

Corrosion to nearside and offside sills and floor pans.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad lining low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle ride height low, suspension system requires pump up.

Pass 1 Dec 2017 56,430 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 56,426 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 56,196 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine cover/grille not fitted

Engine oil filler tube not fully secure

Headlamps deteriorated but beam pattern and light output considered just acceptable.

Nearside Door can only be opened when the window is open

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

Screenwasher jets require attention

Engine idle speed occasionally sticks around 3000rpm

Pass 11 Nov 2016 38,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm 185/55 x 15 82 v (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 1.6 mm 205/50 x 15 89 v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

fluid suspension level very low

Pass 13 Nov 2015 19,749 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES SIDEWALLS PERISHED

Pass 9 Oct 2014 18,576 miles

Rear tyres starting to crack and perish on outer sidewalls.

Fail 9 Oct 2014 18,576 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear tyres starting to crack and perish on outer sidewalls.

Pass 25 Oct 2013 17,918 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 16,963 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 16,269 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 16,114 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 15,566 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 15,566 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 14,640 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 13,947 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 13,141 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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P285 HKK is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 P285 HKK, 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 P285 HKK registered?

P285 HKK is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P285 HKK safe to buy?

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