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N69 ULJ

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

120,382 mi
Last recorded120,382 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN69 ULJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2014 120,382 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 120,075 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 112,061 miles

n/s rear tyre has a piece of rubber between tyre and rim

brake pedal box has been repaired

o/s and n/s front top ball joints have slight play

o/s and n/s rear outer arm bushes have slight play

Fail 6 Aug 2012 111,958 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 Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

brake pedal box has been repaired

n/s rear tyre has a piece of rubber between tyre and rim

o/s and n/s front top ball joints have slight play

o/s and n/s rear outer arm bushes have slight play

Pass 6 Aug 2011 111,837 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

play in n/s and o/s front top ball joints

wear in o/s and n/s front shock lower bushes

wear on rear brake discs

Fail 5 Aug 2011 111,837 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

play in n/s and o/s front top ball joints

wear in o/s and n/s front shock lower bushes

wear on rear brake discs

Pass 5 May 2010 111,837 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 111,837 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 95,807 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 88,184 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 88,167 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 85,922 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 85,922 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 82,107 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 82,107 miles

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

Offside Front 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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N69 ULJ 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 53.3%.

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 N69 ULJ, 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 N69 ULJ registered?

N69 ULJ is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N69 ULJ safe to buy?

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