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N549 PUW

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,562 mi
Last recorded126,562 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN549 PUW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 126,562 miles

Both sides headlamp inner lense deteriorated slightly distorting beam pattern

Both sides rear suspension slight play

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 124,769 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 123,334 miles

Both sides rear suspension has slight play

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 123,334 miles

Both sides rear suspension has slight play

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 122,963 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 122,962 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 122,450 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 121,660 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 120,806 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 120,145 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 118,886 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 118,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 117,531 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 112,371 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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N549 PUW is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N549 PUW, 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 N549 PUW registered?

N549 PUW is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N549 PUW safe to buy?

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