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N250 BKN

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,536 mi
Last recorded133,536 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2012 133,536 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 129,619 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 129,619 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 125,746 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2010 125,746 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 123,389 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 121,602 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 115,397 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 115,265 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 109,643 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2006 109,640 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight 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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N250 BKN 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 N250 BKN, 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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N250 BKN is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 March 1996.

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