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MCZ 5917

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,109 mi
Last recorded86,109 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCZ 5917
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 86,109 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 86,106 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 83,971 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 11 Jun 2010 83,971 miles

Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 78,836 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 78,836 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake has very little reserve travel

Pass 23 Jun 2008 76,227 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 76,202 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 6 Jun 2008 76,090 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 73,368 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 68,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2006 68,486 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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MCZ 5917 is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MCZ 5917, 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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MCZ 5917 is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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