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N787 CKN

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

50,940 mi
Last recorded50,940 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN787 CKN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 50,940 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 50,594 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 50,432 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 50,218 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 48,782 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 48,782 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 48,016 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 48,016 miles

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

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)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 46,127 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 45,351 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 45,351 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 45,005 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 44,169 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 42,838 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 41,816 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 39,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

damage in windscreen outside swept area

Pass 1 Jul 2009 39,557 miles

damage in windscreen outside swept area

Fail 2 Jul 2008 37,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 37,660 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 35,823 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 34,499 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 34,499 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension accumulator totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension accumulator totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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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N787 CKN is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N787 CKN, 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 N787 CKN registered?

N787 CKN is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 18 April 1996.

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