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B96 GUY

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

16,456 mi
Last recorded16,456 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB96 GUY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 16,456 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 16,402 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 16,134 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 16,134 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 15,424 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 15,360 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 15,339 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 15,128 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 15,110 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 14,937 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 14,896 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 14,833 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 14,706 miles

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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B96 GUY is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 B96 GUY, 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

How do I check the history of B96 GUY?

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What year was B96 GUY registered?

B96 GUY is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 April 1996.

Is B96 GUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B96 GUY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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