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N85 CKN

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,452 mi
Last recorded55,452 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN85 CKN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 55,452 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 55,452 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 55,390 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 55,363 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 55,359 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 55,359 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension unit modified so that its function is affected suspension deflated (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 54,203 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 53,851 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 53,849 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 53,849 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 53,542 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 51,871 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 51,871 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 50,772 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 49,744 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 49,744 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 49,649 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 48,907 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 47,170 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 47,170 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 45,015 miles

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

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

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 31 Aug 2007 43,349 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 43,318 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 41,908 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially 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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N85 CKN is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N85 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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N85 CKN is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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