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UKZ 5451

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,174 mi
Last recorded59,174 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUKZ 5451
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2011 59,174 miles

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

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

advise tempory repair on exhaust front pipe although not blowing at time of test monitor

advise vehicle is showing signs of having been standing fore sum time brake discs showing light corrosion although brake readings o/k on brake test

Fail 6 Jul 2011 59,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise tempory repair on exhaust front pipe although not blowing at time of test monitor

advise vehicle is showing signs of having been standing fore sum time brake discs showing light corrosion although brake readings o/k on brake test

Pass 23 Jun 2010 49,175 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 47,609 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2006 40,715 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn and rusty

Pass 23 Aug 2006 40,715 miles

front brake discs worn and rusty

Pass 30 Aug 2005 34,613 miles

nail in nearside front tyre tread

Fail 30 Aug 2005 34,613 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nail in nearside front tyre tread

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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UKZ 5451 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 62.5%.

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 UKZ 5451, 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 UKZ 5451 registered?

UKZ 5451 is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is UKZ 5451 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UKZ 5451 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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