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N250 AVV

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,891 mi
Last recorded117,891 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN250 AVV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2010 117,891 miles

CORRSION ON BOTH SUBFRAMES / O/S/R TYRE 3MM /N/S/R TYRE 2MM / SLIGHT CORRSION ON INNER EDGES OF BRAKE DISCS / ADV SUSPESION PUMP UP / CORRSION ON OUTTER SILLS

O/S SEAT BELT STORK COVER / CHIP ON SCREEN / N/S/F BOTTOM BUSH IN SHOCK SOON NEEDS REPLACING / BOTH REAR AND MAINLINE FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

Fail 30 Sep 2010 117,891 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

CORRSION ON BOTH SUBFRAMES / O/S/R TYRE 3MM /N/S/R TYRE 2MM / SLIGHT CORRSION ON INNER EDGES OF BRAKE DISCS / ADV SUSPESION PUMP UP / CORRSION ON OUTTER SILLS

O/S SEAT BELT STORK COVER / CHIP ON SCREEN / N/S/F BOTTOM BUSH IN SHOCK SOON NEEDS REPLACING / BOTH REAR AND MAINLINE FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 108,759 miles

CHIPS ON SVREEN / N/S/WIPER / CAT COVER LOOSE / VERY SLIGHT CORRSION ON FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS INNER EDGES / MAIN LIN BRAKE PIPE ON N/S CORRODING /

SLIGHT CORRSION ON BOTH REAR BRAE PIPES / SLIGHT CORRSION ON O/S/R FLEXI BRAKE PIPE FERRULL / SLIGHT CORRSION ON O/S/R OUTTER SILL / DAMAGE TO FRONT BUMPER / SLIGHT CORRSION ON FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES / OIL LEAK

Fail 30 Sep 2009 108,759 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

CHIPS ON SVREEN / N/S/WIPER / CAT COVER LOOSE / VERY SLIGHT CORRSION ON FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS INNER EDGES / MAIN LIN BRAKE PIPE ON N/S CORRODING /

SLIGHT CORRSION ON BOTH REAR BRAE PIPES / SLIGHT CORRSION ON O/S/R FLEXI BRAKE PIPE FERRULL / SLIGHT CORRSION ON O/S/R OUTTER SILL / DAMAGE TO FRONT BUMPER / SLIGHT CORRSION ON FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES / OIL LEAK

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Sep 2009 108,594 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

drivers window cannot be raised

Pass 1 Oct 2008 100,642 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 100,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 94,566 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 94,566 miles

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

Please note: rear metal brake pipes are showing signs of corrosion.

Rear discs corroded slightly.

Pass 22 Jul 2006 88,634 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition

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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N250 AVV is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N250 AVV, 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 N250 AVV registered?

N250 AVV is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 20 March 1996.

Is N250 AVV safe to buy?

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