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P618 KWK

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

104,117 mi
Last recorded104,117 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP618 KWK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2012 104,117 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 104,113 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 102,433 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 102,404 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.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)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 102,014 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 101,979 miles

Battery insecure

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)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 101,633 miles

AIRBAG LIGHT ON

FRONT SUSPENSION SUBFRAME CORRODING

FRONT SUSPENSION SUBFRAME MOUNTING AREAS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

NEARSIDE SILL REPAIRED PRESENTER ASSURES ME FULLY WELDED UNABLE TO VIEW

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE RESAR INNER SILLS CORRODED NOT EXCESSIVE

OFFSIDE FRONT INDICATOR REPAIRED WITH TAPE WORKS OK.

OFFSIDE OUTER SILL CORRODING

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

SURFACE CORROSION ON FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

VEHICLE APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN STANDING

WIPERS SPLITTING ON ENDS STILL CLEARING SCREEN

Fail 27 Aug 2008 101,612 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.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)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

AIRBAG LIGHT ON

FRONT SUSPENSION SUBFRAME CORRODING

FRONT SUSPENSION SUBFRAME MOUNTING AREAS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE RESAR INNER SILLS CORRODED NOT EXCESSIVE

OFFSIDE FRONT INDICATOR REPAIRED WITH TAPE WORKS OK.

OFFSIDE OUTER SILL CORRODING

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

SURFACE CORROSION ON FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

VEHICLE APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN STANDING

WIPERS SPLITTING ON ENDS STILL CLEARING SCREEN

Pass 17 Jan 2008 101,149 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2007 101,243 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Aug 2007 99,152 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

nearside front indicator unit slightly loose, but tapped in

offside front tyre is perishing

signs of corrosion all under the vehicle

slight play in both front wheels, wheel bearings maybe

Fail 5 Oct 2006 97,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 97,450 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 97,450 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2006 97,006 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

hydraulic clutch pipe rusting

o/s/rear tyre cracking

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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P618 KWK is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P618 KWK, 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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P618 KWK is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 September 1996.

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