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M9 TBF

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,916 mi
Last recorded73,916 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM9 TBF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 73,916 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside ,near tee joint (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 72,535 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 72,532 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 71,326 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 69,564 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 66,908 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2011 63,332 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 58,192 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 53,489 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 51,365 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres are low in the center area of tread **((OVER INFLATION))**

oil leak coming from dipstick area

Pass 7 Aug 2007 50,063 miles

both brake pipes failed earlier have been cleaned and greased

Fail 7 Aug 2007 50,063 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 46,986 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2006 46,977 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

both rear tyres wearing unevenly through centres

front and rear suspension components corroded

service brake efficiency very poor, 52% (min 50%)

suspension heights low

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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M9 TBF is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 M9 TBF, 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 M9 TBF registered?

M9 TBF is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 25 January 1996.

Is M9 TBF safe to buy?

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