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P53 FKN

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

23,071 mi
Last recorded23,071 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP53 FKN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 23,071 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

suspension very low

Pass 20 Aug 2025 23,030 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

suspension low

Pass 1 Aug 2024 22,931 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

suspension low

Pass 22 Aug 2023 22,926 miles

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

suspension getting low

Pass 23 Aug 2022 22,832 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

suspension slightly low

Pass 23 Aug 2021 22,791 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brakes slightly out balance

suspension low

Pass 26 Aug 2020 22,539 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

slight foot brake travel

Pass 15 Aug 2019 22,448 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 22,447 miles

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

brakes spongy

Pass 16 Aug 2018 22,417 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 22,303 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 22,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 22,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s and n/s rear tyres perished side walls

Pass 23 Jul 2015 22,129 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 22,112 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 22,028 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 21,412 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 21,100 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 21,025 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 17,742 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 17,438 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 17,422 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 17,125 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 17,041 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 16,060 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 16,060 miles

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

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

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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P53 FKN is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 P53 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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What year was P53 FKN registered?

P53 FKN is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P53 FKN safe to buy?

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