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N999 BCB

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,191 mi
Last recorded58,191 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN999 BCB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 58,191 miles

Engine idle speed a little erratic

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 58,161 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 58,110 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 58,103 miles

Headlamp aim not tested Both little to no image very dim (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 57,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 57,790 miles

Coolant stains on radiator.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 57,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 57,128 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 55,705 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 54,625 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 53,786 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 53,439 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 51,012 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 50,611 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

interior mirror insecure

suspension has little reserve travel

Pass 24 Oct 2011 49,878 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 49,112 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 49,099 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f washer part blocked

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

some binding to o/s/f brake

Pass 20 Jan 2010 47,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

o/s wiper blade worn

o/s/f brake bind

Pass 6 Jan 2009 46,860 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 46,860 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 45,683 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 44,188 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 44,155 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 41,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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N999 BCB is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N999 BCB, 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 N999 BCB registered?

N999 BCB is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 March 1996.

Is N999 BCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N999 BCB shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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