Official DVLA Record
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1996 MG MGF 1.8L Petrol · P601 FKM

P601 FKM

1996 MG MGF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 09/08/1996. Recorded mileage 66,760 miles. MOT valid until 01/03/2027.

Make & Model
MG MGF
Year / Origin
1996 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 01/03/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
66,760 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 01/03/2027
Tax Status
Check Tax
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1996
Engine
1796cc

P601 FKM Key Findings

  • 26 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/03/2026
  • 66,760 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 7 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (26 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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Known faults for MG MGF

Our database tracks 2 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.

P601 FKM Mileage History

  1. 04/12/200646,338 mi
  2. 23/11/200748,234 mi+1,896 mi
  3. 26/11/200748,234 mi
  4. 05/12/200850,022 mi+1,788 mi
  5. 15/02/201052,771 mi+2,749 mi
  6. 16/02/201052,771 mi
  7. 20/05/201154,466 mi+1,695 mi
  8. 23/11/201154,931 mi+465 mi
  9. 23/11/201154,931 mi
  10. 28/11/201256,349 mi+1,418 mi
  11. 05/11/201352,658 mi-3,691 mi
  12. 25/02/201559,571 mi+6,913 mi
  13. 18/02/201660,812 mi+1,241 mi
  14. 27/02/201761,897 mi+1,085 mi
  15. 28/02/201761,901 mi+4 mi
  16. 12/03/201862,941 mi+1,040 mi
  17. 23/03/201862,963 mi+22 mi
  18. 28/01/201963,645 mi+682 mi
  19. 14/02/202064,776 mi+1,131 mi
  20. 22/02/202165,389 mi+613 mi
  21. 19/03/202165,415 mi+26 mi
  22. 25/02/202265,984 mi+569 mi
  23. 08/12/202266,143 mi+159 mi
  24. 14/02/202466,213 mi+70 mi
  25. 28/02/202666,760 mi+547 mi
  26. 02/03/202666,760 mi

Average of roughly 1,061 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

P601 FKM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 02:30
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mg Mgf (P601 FKM) between December 2006 and March 2026.

The record contains 19 passes and 7 failures.

The most recent test on 02 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (26 issues), Brakes (20 issues), Suspension (17 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 61 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”; “Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.

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