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P975 KKV

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

89,537 mi
Last recorded89,537 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP975 KKV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 89,537 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 89,537 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2021 89,167 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 89,167 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 May 2020 88,452 miles
Fail 7 May 2020 88,452 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 86,493 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 84,830 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 84,578 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 84,053 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 83,214 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 82,174 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 81,831 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 81,528 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 80,989 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 79,896 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 79,327 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 78,264 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 77,241 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 75,706 miles

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

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

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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P975 KKV is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P975 KKV, 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 P975 KKV registered?

P975 KKV is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P975 KKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P975 KKV shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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