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N990 XRR

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,362 mi
Last recorded88,362 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN990 XRR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2014 88,362 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both outer sill corroded offside boarderline

clutch slave cylinder damp

suspension low

Fail 18 Jun 2014 88,362 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both outer sill corroded offside boarderline

clutch slave cylinder damp

suspension low

Pass 9 Jul 2013 84,800 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 82,247 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 81,388 miles

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

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

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

advise corrosion to n/s outter sill

advise n/s/r disc

Pass 10 May 2010 79,316 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 77,752 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2008 75,953 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 70,973 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 70,973 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 69,680 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 69,680 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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 XRR is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XRR, 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 N990 XRR registered?

N990 XRR is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N990 XRR safe to buy?

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