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N39 XBR

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,525 mi
Last recorded49,525 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN39 XBR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2010 49,525 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2010 49,494 miles

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

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 44,902 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 41,539 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 39,920 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 39,920 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 37,895 miles

Nearside Front brake drum slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake drum slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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N39 XBR is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N39 XBR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N39 XBR registered?

N39 XBR is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N39 XBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N39 XBR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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