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N399 BKL

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,220 mi
Last recorded88,220 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN399 BKL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 88,220 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens broken (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 88,218 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens broken (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 85,781 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre unevenly worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Jun 2015 85,752 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

air bag lamp not illuminating

damp around clutch slave cylinder

n/s wiper split

n/s/f tyre well worn on the inner edge, low

n/s/r tyre almost on limit

o/s/f tyre well worn on edges low

o/s/r tyre close to the limit

play in o/s/r track rod end ball joint

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 3 Jun 2014 79,974 miles

Coolant leak, from Head Gasket.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

emission's poor

o/s and n/s head lamp beam images poor, LIMIT

o/s and n/s head lamp out put poor, LIMIT

Pass 4 Jun 2013 75,714 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 75,502 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 73,173 miles

srs light on

Pass 27 Apr 2011 70,288 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 70,055 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 65,070 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 65,010 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2009 62,336 miles

Outer Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres low on inner edge

poor beam paterns

slight play offside end of steering rack

Pass 13 May 2009 62,336 miles

Outer Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres low on inner edge

poor beam paterns

slight play offside end of steering rack

Pass 10 Feb 2006 60,902 miles

front number plate cracked

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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N399 BKL is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N399 BKL, 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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N399 BKL is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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