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N705 VVJ

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,337 mi
Last recorded121,337 miles
Recorded on27 May 2009
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN705 VVJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2009 121,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2009 121,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 115,932 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 115,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Hydraulic clutch pipe at rear corroded

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 114,282 miles

n/s hand brake efforts just on legal limit

Pass 18 Apr 2006 99,604 miles

headlights beam patterns weak

nearside seat belt slight fluffing

rear track control arm bushes weak

Fail 22 Mar 2006 99,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak

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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N705 VVJ 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 57.1%.

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 N705 VVJ, 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 N705 VVJ registered?

N705 VVJ is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 February 1996.

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