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P778 KBP

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

88,001 mi
Last recorded88,001 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP778 KBP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2013 88,001 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 May 2013 87,926 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 85,160 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 80,639 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 75,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 75,219 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 69,743 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 59,080 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 59,080 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

airbag warning light staying on

nearside & offside dip beam pattern weak

Pass 4 Sep 2007 56,358 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 563,589 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear n/plate deteriorated.

Pass 31 Aug 2006 51,539 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 51,539 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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P778 KBP is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P778 KBP, 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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P778 KBP is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 August 1996.

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