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P718 HKL

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,363 mi
Last recorded33,363 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP718 HKL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 33,363 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2014 33,339 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 33,339 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 33,322 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 33,147 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 33,146 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 32,979 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 32,913 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 32,602 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 32,453 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 32,406 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 32,252 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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P718 HKL 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 83.3%.

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 P718 HKL, 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 P718 HKL registered?

P718 HKL is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 18 September 1996.

Is P718 HKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P718 HKL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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