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N161 EKF

1996 MG Mgf

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

37,344 mi
Last recorded37,344 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN161 EKF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 37,344 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s n/s rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 4 Mar 2014 37,343 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

o/s n/s rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 12 Sep 2012 28,733 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 27,473 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 26,949 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 25,539 miles

due to lack of use front and rear discs are rusty regular inspection recommened

Pass 10 Jan 2007 25,367 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 25,367 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 24,189 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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N161 EKF is a 1996 MG Mgf in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N161 EKF, 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 N161 EKF registered?

N161 EKF is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N161 EKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N161 EKF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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