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N869 XBU

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

60,796 mi
Last recorded60,796 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN869 XBU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2014 60,796 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

brake discs front & rear corroded

Pass 1 May 2013 59,731 miles

EXHAUST FLEXY JOINT DETERIORATED

WINDSCREEN WASHER JETS,ONE JET BLOCKED PER SIDE

Fail 29 Apr 2013 59,730 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

EXHAUST FLEXY JOINT DETERIORATED

WINDSCREEN WASHER JETS,ONE JET BLOCKED PER SIDE

Pass 3 May 2012 57,772 miles

CORROSION ON EXHAUST SYSTEM.

SOME SCRATCHING ON WINDSCREEN.

Fail 30 Apr 2012 57,772 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

CORROSION ON EXHAUST SYSTEM.

SOME SCRATCHING ON WINDSCREEN.

Pass 14 Mar 2011 55,687 miles

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2010 53,598 miles

HEAVY CORROSION ON REAR SUB FRAME.

Fail 4 Mar 2010 53,598 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

HEAVY CORROSION ON REAR SUB FRAME.

Pass 5 Mar 2009 51,473 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES.

N/S REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES.

Pass 3 Mar 2008 47,273 miles

RUST ON FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISC SURFACES.

Pass 7 Mar 2007 45,238 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 45,236 miles

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

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

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

nail in n/s front tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2006 42,043 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 42,043 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

wear on both front brake disc surfaces

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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N869 XBU is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc 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 N869 XBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N869 XBU registered?

N869 XBU is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 16 January 1996.

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