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N84 PUC

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

41,117 mi
Last recorded41,117 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN84 PUC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 41,117 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 41,117 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 40,164 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 39,314 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 39,314 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

exhaust flexi pipe split not blowing at time of test.

flexi brake hose metal ends corroded not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/r tyre getting low tread not below limits at time of test.

Pass 10 Oct 2008 37,942 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 37,942 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 36,636 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 36,145 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 36,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

205/50r15.

overheated during m.o.t. test coolant level low.

Pass 4 Aug 2005 34,507 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 34,507 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

nearside rear tyre punctured.

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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N84 PUC is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N84 PUC, 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 N84 PUC registered?

N84 PUC is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 10 July 1996.

Is N84 PUC safe to buy?

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