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N168 FBD

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,926 mi
Last recorded52,926 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN168 FBD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,790cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2015 52,926 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 49,612 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 49,059 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 40,149 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake inbalance 22%

Pass 29 Sep 2010 32,549 miles

all tyres perished in tread not through to cords yet but will be before next year advise keep a regular check on them

Pass 29 May 2008 32,544 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 32,544 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2007 32,018 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 93,781 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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N168 FBD is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,790cc 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 N168 FBD, 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 N168 FBD registered?

N168 FBD is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N168 FBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N168 FBD 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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