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P602 PKL

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,198 mi
Last recorded91,198 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP602 PKL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2011 91,198 miles

Battery insecure

Battery warning light on throughout test

Centre rear view mirror absent,Both door mirrors present

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Vehicle appears to have been unused for an extended period.

Throttle sticking

Pass 1 Dec 2008 91,147 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 78,643 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advise rear tca bushes slightly worn

Pass 19 Nov 2007 78,643 miles

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

advise rear tca bushes slightly worn

Pass 21 Sep 2007 78,224 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 71,416 miles

coolant leak from steel pipe from front to rear

Pass 16 Sep 2005 57,392 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 57,392 miles

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

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

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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P602 PKL is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P602 PKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P602 PKL registered?

P602 PKL is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P602 PKL safe to buy?

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