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P871 KMS

1996 MG Mgf

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2008
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

122,399 mi
Last recorded122,399 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2007
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP871 KMS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2007 122,399 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both wipers slighty smearing screen

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate cracked

handbrake travel on limit

nearside rear tyre slighty misshaped

several corrosion spots showing

water pipes under vehicle starting to leak

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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P871 KMS is a 1996 MG Mgf in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P871 KMS, 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 P871 KMS registered?

P871 KMS is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P871 KMS safe to buy?

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