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B71 DAR

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,179 mi
Last recorded68,179 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB71 DAR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2008 68,179 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 67,699 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 67,669 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 66,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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B71 DAR is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 B71 DAR, 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 B71 DAR registered?

B71 DAR is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is B71 DAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B71 DAR shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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