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N139 OAE

1996 MG Mgf

Purple Petrol 1790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

75,461 mi
Last recorded75,461 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN139 OAE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,790cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 75,461 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 75,436 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 75,436 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 75,435 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure Battery connection (1.9.2a)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 75,425 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

bearing/pulley noise on offside of engine

Pass 14 Jul 2014 72,272 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 72,271 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 70,715 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 70,715 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 68,083 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 67,067 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 63,390 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 63,673 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)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Both headlamps are loosing their light intensity...recommend replacing both

Handbrake just met requirements regarding efficiency

Nearside sun visor wont clip in up position

Battery insecure

Pass 22 Nov 2007 58,075 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both head lamp patterns deteriorating

Fail 21 Nov 2007 58,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both head lamp patterns deteriorating

Pass 4 Jul 2006 50,510 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres on limit & nail in o/s/r

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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N139 OAE is a 1996 MG Mgf in Purple with a 1,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 N139 OAE, 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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N139 OAE is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N139 OAE safe to buy?

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