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N850 FKK

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

97,506 mi
Last recorded97,506 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN850 FKK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 97,506 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 97,356 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 91,782 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 91,747 miles

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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 87,467 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside and offside rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

upper brake light has some bulbs out

Fail 26 Jun 2013 87,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside and offside rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

upper brake light has some bulbs out

Pass 28 Apr 2011 82,713 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 77,490 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 73,037 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 73,070 miles

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)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engin oil at min

Pass 27 Nov 2007 70,767 miles

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

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

offside front chassis leg has slight damage

Fail 23 Nov 2007 70,763 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

offside front chassis leg has slight damage

Pass 30 Oct 2006 68,177 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2006 68,177 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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N850 FKK is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 N850 FKK, 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 N850 FKK registered?

N850 FKK is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N850 FKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N850 FKK shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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