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N141 VVC

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,655 mi
Last recorded87,655 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN141 VVC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 87,655 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 87,650 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 85,192 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 82,385 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 80,151 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 20 May 2016 77,985 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both upper ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance crack in lamp unit (1.1.A.3d)

Rear high level brake light inop.

Fail 19 May 2016 77,985 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both upper ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance crack in lamp unit (1.1.A.3d)

Rear high level brake light inop.

Pass 20 May 2015 76,143 miles

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

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

both headlamp reflectors slight discoloured

Pass 28 May 2014 74,721 miles

Headlamp reflectors slight discoloured

Slight play in left hand ball joint

Pass 20 May 2013 69,977 miles

Both headlamp reflactors slight misted affecting light beam

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2012 63,182 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 57,854 miles

Front discs pitted on inner faces

Fail 11 May 2011 57,854 miles

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

Front discs pitted on inner faces

Pass 11 May 2010 525,066 miles

All discs slight pitted on inner faces

Pass 1 Jun 2009 48,153 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 46,168 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 45,740 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front discs in poor condition

o/s/f tyre near legal limit & worn on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2006 44,925 miles

surface rust on various metal brake pipes

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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N141 VVC is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 N141 VVC, 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 N141 VVC registered?

N141 VVC is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 February 1996.

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