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N112 PWL

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

90,962 mi
Last recorded90,962 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN112 PWL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2011 90,962 miles

corrosion on rear brake pipes too flexi hoses borderline

n/s/r floor to sill

rear number plat light borderline

srs light on

uneven wear on front tyres

Fail 6 Jun 2011 90,908 miles

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

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

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

srs light on

uneven wear on front tyres

n/s/r floor to sill

rear number plat light borderline

corrosion on rear brake pipes too flexi hoses borderline

Pass 24 May 2010 82,887 miles

2 of the multiple high level stop lamps inop

hand brake warning lamp on

nearside front suspenion unit to top arm bush worn

srs warning lamp on

Fail 24 May 2010 82,877 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

2 of the multiple high level stop lamps inop

hand brake warning lamp on

nearside front suspenion unit to top arm bush worn

srs warning lamp on

Pass 2 May 2009 94,579 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 94,436 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 18 Apr 2009 93,826 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

offside wiper blade rubber split

Pass 22 Apr 2008 77,298 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 76,879 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 76,879 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 75,465 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 7,549 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2006 75,446 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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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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N112 PWL is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 N112 PWL, 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 N112 PWL registered?

N112 PWL is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N112 PWL safe to buy?

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