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NEZ 1171

1996 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

92,546 mi
Last recorded92,546 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEZ 1171
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2010 92,546 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 92,546 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 85,297 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 85,297 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 81,295 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 78,247 miles

srs light on slight play in off side front wheel

Battery insecure

Fail 28 Nov 2007 78,246 miles

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

srs light on slight play in off side front wheel

Battery insecure

Pass 14 May 2007 77,442 miles
Fail 10 May 2007

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

nearside rear tyre age cracked on inner side wall

part of centre brake light not working

Pass 6 Jan 2006 69,029 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 69,029 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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NEZ 1171 is a 1996 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NEZ 1171, 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 NEZ 1171?

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What year was NEZ 1171 registered?

NEZ 1171 is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is NEZ 1171 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NEZ 1171 shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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