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N717 TPK

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,888 mi
Last recorded119,888 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN717 TPK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 119,888 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 118,220 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 115,901 miles

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 100,201 miles

advice exhaust slight noise

Pass 2 Jul 2013 85,592 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 61,420 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Steering warning light flashed on.

Fail 21 Jun 2012 60,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Steering warning light flashed on.

Fail 13 Jul 2011 47,237 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

both front headlamps fitted with lens protectors

slight blur both front head lamp beam pattern

slight damage rear number plate

Pass 13 Jul 2011 47,237 miles

Coolant leak

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

both front headlamps fitted with lens protectors

slight blur both front head lamp beam pattern

slight damage rear number plate

Pass 16 May 2006 46,720 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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N717 TPK is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N717 TPK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N717 TPK registered?

N717 TPK is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 10 January 1996.

Is N717 TPK safe to buy?

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