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N990 BRX

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,539 mi
Last recorded71,539 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN990 BRX
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2013 71,539 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 71,537 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 70,636 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 22 Feb 2012 70,636 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 67,145 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 64,842 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 64,817 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 61,503 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 60,312 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 60,310 miles

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 58,549 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N990 BRX is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N990 BRX, 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

How do I check the history of N990 BRX?

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What year was N990 BRX registered?

N990 BRX is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N990 BRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N990 BRX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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