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N12 VAS

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

29,571 mi
Last recorded29,571 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN12 VAS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 29,571 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch wearing, biting point high

Pass 16 Sep 2023 29,570 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2022 29,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 29,531 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 29,529 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 29,496 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi damage (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 29,416 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 29,303 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 29,302 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2017 28,898 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 28,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 May 2016 28,061 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 27,425 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 26,664 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 26,464 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 24,994 miles

CLUTCH SLAVE CYL LEAKING

Pass 14 May 2011 24,114 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 22,567 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 20,774 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 20,774 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 18,612 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 17,830 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 17,821 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2006 15,037 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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N12 VAS is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 N12 VAS, 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 N12 VAS registered?

N12 VAS is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 February 1996.

Is N12 VAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N12 VAS shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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