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N148 LBW

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,541 mi
Last recorded51,541 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN148 LBW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 51,541 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 51,485 miles

Front both front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front tyre perished in the tread and worn on the inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre perished in the tread

Offside Front tyre perished in the tread

Offside Rear tyre perished in the tread

Rear both rear brake discs corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2013 50,260 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 7 Jul 2011 49,196 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

offside outer washer jet not working

slight play in the nearside rear upper ball joint

wipers smearing

Pass 18 May 2010 47,717 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGE

Fail 18 May 2010 47,717 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGE

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

Pass 12 May 2009 45,928 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2009 45,928 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 45,410 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2006 41,532 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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N148 LBW is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N148 LBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N148 LBW registered?

N148 LBW is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 23 March 1996.

Is N148 LBW safe to buy?

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