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XBZ 3931

1996 MG Mgf

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,240 mi
Last recorded131,240 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBZ 3931
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2013 131,240 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 125,600 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 163,053 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 151,814 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

parking brake effort just at min. req.16%

Pass 19 Jun 2007 151,814 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

parking brake effort just at min. req.16%

Pass 1 Jun 2006 141,489 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 141,393 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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XBZ 3931 is a 1996 MG Mgf in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XBZ 3931, 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

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What year was XBZ 3931 registered?

XBZ 3931 is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is XBZ 3931 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XBZ 3931 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XBZ 3931 have outstanding finance?

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