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N162 MCL

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,438 mi
Last recorded37,438 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN162 MCL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,790cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2013 37,438 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 34,838 miles

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

n/s front and rear tyres perrised

Fail 25 Jul 2011 34,830 miles

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

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

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

n/s front and rear tyres perrised

Pass 23 Jul 2010 32,891 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 30,559 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 24,169 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 23,729 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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N162 MCL is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N162 MCL, 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 N162 MCL registered?

N162 MCL is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N162 MCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N162 MCL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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