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P774 HKM

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,132 mi
Last recorded62,132 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP774 HKM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2010 62,132 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 62,157 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 62,109 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 53,029 miles

brake pipes pitted and rusty

front brake discs worn

front brake pads half worn

rear exhaust box mounting bracket insecure

rear subframe corroded

Pass 26 May 2006 47,694 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 47,694 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

berake pipes pitted

brake pipes pitted

corrosion on subframes

front brake pads low on nearside

nearside rear ausiable sensor squeeling

Pass 8 Jun 2005 45,761 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2005 45,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exaust back box mounting bracket loose

front and rear subframes rusty

oil leak

some brakes pipes pitted2

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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P774 HKM is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc 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 P774 HKM, 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 P774 HKM registered?

P774 HKM is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 September 1996.

Is P774 HKM safe to buy?

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