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N7 VVC

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

83,387 mi
Last recorded83,387 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN7 VVC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2013 83,387 miles

both front tyre's splitting

chassis and sills rusty

engine and gearbox oil leak's

front disc's rusty

front number plate cracked and starting to fade

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear sill damaged

rear suspension bush's deteriorating

Fail 26 Jun 2013 83,382 miles

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

battery slight insecure

both front tyres splitting

chassis rusty and inner sills

engine and gearbox oil leaks

front and rear discs rusty

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear sill damaged

rear suspensio bush's deteriorating and slight play both sides

Fail 25 Jun 2013 83,382 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)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

battery slight insecure

both front tyres splitting

chassis rusty and inner sills

engine and gearbox oil leaks

front and rear discs rusty

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear sill damaged

rear suspensio bush's deteriorating and slight play both sides

Pass 5 May 2012 82,472 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 82,471 miles

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

brake light on

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

srs light on

Fail 16 Apr 2012 82,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

brake light on

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

srs light on

Pass 30 Jul 2009 77,434 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 77,178 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)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

both rear sills damaged

oil leak

osf head light reflector misty

osf tyre worn on inner edge

rear inner brake pads look low

Pass 15 Apr 2008 73,182 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 73,178 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 67,834 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2006 64,663 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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N7 VVC is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 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 N7 VVC, 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 N7 VVC registered?

N7 VVC is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N7 VVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N7 VVC shows 12 tests with a 41.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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