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N14 CJS

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,832 mi
Last recorded76,832 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN14 CJS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2011 76,832 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 71,070 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside front indicator slight insecure

Fail 6 Mar 2010 71,070 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front indicator slight insecure

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 68,950 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 23 Feb 2009 68,950 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2007 65,961 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 65,823 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 62,305 miles

nearside and offside front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

nearside side and offside rear tyres slightly cracked on tread

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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N14 CJS is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N14 CJS, 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 N14 CJS registered?

N14 CJS is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 January 1996.

Is N14 CJS safe to buy?

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