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P302 SSK

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

14,520 mi
Last recorded14,520 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP302 SSK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 14,520 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 14,484 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 14,462 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 14,413 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 14,410 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 14,387 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 14,263 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 14,260 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 14,024 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 13,784 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 13,534 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 13,300 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 13,202 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 13,090 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 12,956 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2013 12,956 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2012 12,843 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 12,431 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2011 12,431 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 12,279 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 12,112 miles

susp getting low

Pass 1 Aug 2007 11,649 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 11,217 miles

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

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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P302 SSK is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 P302 SSK, 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 P302 SSK registered?

P302 SSK is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 20 December 1996.

Is P302 SSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P302 SSK shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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