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N36 GRV

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,984 mi
Last recorded78,984 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN36 GRV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2020 78,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn metal to metal (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear damage to outer sill

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all suspension components throughout vehicle corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2017 76,235 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 74,283 miles

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

surface rust underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Oct 2015 73,328 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 73,326 miles

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

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 72,377 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advises a light on dash

advises suspension bit low

Fail 3 Oct 2014 72,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advises a light on dash

advises suspension bit low

Pass 28 Aug 2013 69,554 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 67,708 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 67,708 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 65,205 miles

BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHTS AIM POOR

Pass 17 Sep 2010 62,623 miles

BOTH DIP BEAM HEADLIGHT REFLECTORS POOR CONDITION //// AIM POOR//NOT VERY BRIGHT

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 62,623 miles

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

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

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

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

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

BOTH DIP BEAM HEADLIGHT REFLECTORS POOR CONDITION //// AIM POOR//NOT VERY BRIGHT

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 57,240 miles

ZZZZ BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHTS AIM POOR ON DIP BEAM/ WEAR IN BOTH FRONT RACK ARMS /LOT OF TRAVEL IN HANDBRAKE ZZZZZ

Pass 5 Sep 2008 51,541 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 44,982 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 44,982 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 38,218 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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N36 GRV is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N36 GRV, 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 N36 GRV registered?

N36 GRV is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 4 May 1996.

Is N36 GRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N36 GRV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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