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N602 NGC

1996 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,490 mi
Last recorded81,490 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc74,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN602 NGC
MakeMG
ModelMgf 1.8I Vvc
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2008 81,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 14 Jan 2008 81,490 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 10 Nov 2006 76,808 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 76,808 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 75,781 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 75,781 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

How Reliable is the MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc?

Based on 5,226 MOT tests across 1,005 vehicles.

62.1%
Pass Rate
4,303
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,005
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 572
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 492
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 470
Brake pipe excessively corroded 423
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 359
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N602 NGC is a 1996 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.4% with a typical mileage of 74,694 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 1.8I Vvc fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 572 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N602 NGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N602 NGC is a 1996 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc, first registered on 21 June 1996.

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