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C14 CLC

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

37,197 mi
Last recorded37,197 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC14 CLC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 37,197 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 37,197 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2016 37,172 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 37,166 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 37,155 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 37,133 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 37,133 miles

Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 37,110 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 37,110 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 37,037 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 36,344 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 36,246 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 36,109 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 36,109 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 34,080 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 34,080 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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C14 CLC is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 C14 CLC, 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 C14 CLC registered?

C14 CLC is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 June 1996.

Is C14 CLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C14 CLC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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