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N171 VVC

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

83,851 mi
Last recorded83,851 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN171 VVC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 83,851 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 72,698 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 81,872 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 81,100 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 79,396 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 79,130 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 78,880 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 78,438 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 78,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 78,051 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 77,278 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 75,878 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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N171 VVC is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 N171 VVC, 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 N171 VVC registered?

N171 VVC is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N171 VVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N171 VVC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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