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P373 FKN

1996 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,584 mi
Last recorded109,584 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP373 FKN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2013 109,584 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 99,794 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust catalyst rattles

nearside rear brake disc corroded on inner face

offside handbrake reading low

radiator mounting panel damaged

srs warning light on

Fail 12 May 2012 99,788 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside exhaust mounting slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2011 98,013 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 97,685 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Jun 2010 97,685 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 95,793 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 93,074 miles

SRS Light on

Pass 15 Jun 2007 89,548 miles

Air bag warning light on

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside outer sill thin at rear

Passenger seatbelt plastic cover broken

Rear brake discs have a rust ring on outer edge of iner face

Fail 12 Jun 2007 89,546 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Air bag warning light on

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside outer sill thin at rear

Passenger seatbelt plastic cover broken

Rear brake discs have a rust ring on outer edge of inner face

Pass 16 Jun 2006 84,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2006 84,440 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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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P373 FKN is a 1996 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P373 FKN, 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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P373 FKN is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 8 August 1996.

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