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N50 WJB

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,216 mi
Last recorded60,216 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN50 WJB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 60,216 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 59,819 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 59,571 miles

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

Steering light on

Pass 18 Apr 2016 59,063 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 57,536 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 57,534 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 54,594 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 54,594 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 52,523 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 51,982 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 51,095 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 51,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 49,211 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 48,829 miles

nearside headlamp slightly dim

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 16 Apr 2008 48,249 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing low

rear brake discs surfaces starting to corrode

Pass 1 May 2007 48,192 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 46,311 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 46,311 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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N50 WJB 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 77.8%.

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 N50 WJB, 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 N50 WJB registered?

N50 WJB is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 21 May 1996.

Is N50 WJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N50 WJB shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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