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P586 AKG

1996 MG Mgf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,908 mi
Last recorded55,908 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP586 AKG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 55,908 miles

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 55,577 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 55,161 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 55,153 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2022 53,198 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 52,762 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 52,303 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 52,303 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 51,856 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 51,672 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 51,077 miles

Rear service brake efficiency low. Advise further investigation to be carried out

Pass 15 Dec 2015 49,953 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 49,935 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 49,135 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

o/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 3 Dec 2013 47,819 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

o/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 27 Dec 2012 45,920 miles

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

o/s/f tyre outerwall damaged slightly

very slight play in both track rod end ball joints

Fail 20 Dec 2012 45,918 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

o/s/f tyre outerwall damaged slightly

very slight play in both track rod end ball joints

Pass 9 Dec 2011 44,490 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 42,344 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 41,169 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 39,145 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 38,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Dec 2007 38,144 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 36,926 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 34,290 miles

ALL TESTABLE ITEMS INSPECTED AND FOUND TO BE ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF TEST*

INTENSITY AND IMAGE CLARITY OF BOTH HEADLAMPS POOR - JUST ACCETABLE* VARIOUS ENGINE OIL LEAKS* BRAKE PIPES CORRODED* REAR NO.PLATE CRACKED* EXHAUST RUSTED AND A LITTLE NOISEY - NO LEAKS FOUND* SLIGHT PLAY IN TRACK ROD ENDS*

Pass 1 Jun 2005 29,190 miles
Fail 31 May 2005 29,190 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

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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P586 AKG is a 1996 MG Mgf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P586 AKG, 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 P586 AKG registered?

P586 AKG is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P586 AKG safe to buy?

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