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N249 BHN

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,310 mi
Last recorded105,310 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN249 BHN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2012 105,310 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f bottom suspension arm starting to rot in centre

Fail 23 Apr 2012 105,310 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 103,311 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 103,311 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 99,813 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 96,947 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 96,947 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake pads 50%worn

Pass 23 May 2008 93,998 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 88,819 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 85,462 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2006 85,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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N249 BHN is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 N249 BHN, 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 N249 BHN registered?

N249 BHN is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 June 1996.

Is N249 BHN safe to buy?

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