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N989 VTA

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

129,586 mi
Last recorded129,586 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN989 VTA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 129,586 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 22 Apr 2015 127,157 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 125,097 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 122,285 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 119,342 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 113,954 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 109,756 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 102,491 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 102,491 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 95,388 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 91,544 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 91,528 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 86,753 miles

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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N989 VTA is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 N989 VTA, 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 N989 VTA registered?

N989 VTA is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 April 1996.

Is N989 VTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N989 VTA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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