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N162 WPD

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

112,927 mi
Last recorded112,927 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN162 WPD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2010 112,927 miles

n/s headlamp only just met image requirements

n/s/f brake discs corroded on inner working surface

Fail 2 Nov 2010 112,927 miles

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

n/s headlamp only just met image requirements

n/s/f brake discs corroded on inner working surface

Pass 9 Nov 2009 109,635 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 109,569 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 105,514 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 103,744 miles

both front to rear coolant pipes heavily corroded

front brake discs corroded

front to rear brake pipe corroded close to mot limits (borderline pass)

o/s/r brake pipe corroded close to mot limits (borderline pass)

rear brake discs corroded

slight play to n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 3 Nov 2007 103,744 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

both front to rear coolant pipes heavily corroded

front brake discs corroded

front to rear brake pipe corroded close to mot limits (borderline pass)

o/s/r brake pipe corroded close to mot limits (borderline pass)

rear brake discs corroded

slight play to n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 28 Jun 2006 102,857 miles

gear linkage joints have excess play

n/s/r mounting to exhaust back box heavily corroded

o/s & n/s/f brake discs pitted

Fail 27 Jun 2006 102,857 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

gear linkage joints have excess play

n/s/r mounting to back box corroded heavily †

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 WPD is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N162 WPD, 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 WPD registered?

N162 WPD is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 January 1996.

Is N162 WPD safe to buy?

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