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P990 HKL

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,408 mi
Last recorded100,408 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP990 HKL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2010 100,408 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front discs corroded

patches of corrosion

Fail 26 Nov 2009 99,300 miles

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs worn badly

nearside front tyre just legal

Pass 26 Nov 2009 99,300 miles

front brake discs worn badly

nearside front tyre just legal

Pass 20 Nov 2008 94,368 miles

both rear tyres just legal

exhaust noisey

rear brake performance low

Pass 30 Nov 2007 89,489 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 82,010 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 82,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 71,579 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in nearside rear top ball joint. †

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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P990 HKL 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 P990 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.

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What year was P990 HKL registered?

P990 HKL is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P990 HKL safe to buy?

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