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P373 KAV

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,389 mi
Last recorded54,389 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP373 KAV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2014 54,389 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

wipers could be better

Pass 31 Jan 2013 51,990 miles

advisories from previous test no 476973423067

Fail 23 Jan 2013 51,971 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

rust on rear sub frame

Pass 20 Jan 2012 48,988 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

SRS warning lamp on

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 44,115 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 44,086 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres close to wear marks

Pass 11 Nov 2008 41,508 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2008 41,491 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear hub carrier top ball joint worn slight play

Fail 9 Oct 2008 41,432 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2007 38,672 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

air bag light on

both front headlamp aims weak

handbrake travel long

nearside front seatbelt buckle cover missing

Fail 3 Oct 2007 38,672 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

air bag light on

both front headlamp aims weak

nearside front seatbelt buckle cover missing

Pass 6 Oct 2006 36,176 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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P373 KAV is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red 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 KAV, 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 P373 KAV registered?

P373 KAV is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 23 December 1996.

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