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N85 PVK

1996 MG Mgf

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

87,712 mi
Last recorded87,712 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN85 PVK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 87,712 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 87,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Coolant leak

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

battery terminal loose

offside rear body pannel corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2010 82,212 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 80,621 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 80,615 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)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 May 2008 77,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 9 May 2008 77,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2007 77,616 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 77,616 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

clutch hydraulic pipe heavily corrodid [not mot item]

front brake discs pitted and high degree of run out recomend emmediate renewal - slight play atoffside front lower ball joint

metal brake pipe to offside rear flexi hose corrodid near to legal limit recomend early renewal - cut in nearside front tyre side wall near l/limit

Pass 20 Jun 2006 77,610 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 77,608 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all brake discs pitted near to l/limit

battery charging light staying on [not mot item]

metal brake pipes to both rear flexi hoses corrodid near to legal limit

slight plat at offside front lower ball joint also suspension arm rusty

trim fallen from offside rear inner wheel arch /rubbing against tyre

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 PVK is a 1996 MG Mgf in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N85 PVK, 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 N85 PVK registered?

N85 PVK is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 21 February 1996.

Is N85 PVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N85 PVK shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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