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N231 BKP

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

66,815 mi
Last recorded66,815 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN231 BKP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 66,815 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 65,163 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front inside face of brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2013 65,163 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front inside face of brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2012 64,330 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 64,329 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 64,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rearnumber plate faded

Pass 3 Nov 2011 63,202 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 59,532 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 59,532 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2009 57,037 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 52,665 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 46,131 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 43,991 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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N231 BKP is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N231 BKP, 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 N231 BKP registered?

N231 BKP is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 February 1996.

Is N231 BKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N231 BKP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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