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N199 VVC

1996 MG Mgf

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,023 mi
Last recorded86,023 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN199 VVC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2012 86,023 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 84,949 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 79,670 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2010 79,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 71,599 miles

N/S HEADLIGHT IMAGE ONLY WITHIN MOT LIMITS AT TIME OF TEST

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

SIGNS OF CORROSION ON REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES

Fail 26 Jan 2009 71,566 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

SIGNS OF CORROSION ON REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES

Pass 3 Jan 2007 70,840 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 70,840 miles

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

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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N199 VVC is a 1996 MG Mgf in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N199 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N199 VVC registered?

N199 VVC is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 25 May 1996.

Is N199 VVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N199 VVC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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