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VFO 989

1996 MG Tf

Cream Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,024 mi
Last recorded73,024 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 MG Tf59,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFO 989
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year1996
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 8 Aug 2014 73,024 miles

oil leak from n/s/r hub

How Reliable is the MG Tf?

Based on 475,348 MOT tests across 28,732 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
2,413
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
28,732
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,890
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,830
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 17,226
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,638
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,951
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VFO 989 is a 1996 MG Tf in Cream with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 59,926 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Tf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VFO 989, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Tf typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 30 years old, this MG Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VFO 989?

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What year was VFO 989 registered?

VFO 989 is a 1996 MG Tf, first registered on 27 June 1996.

Is VFO 989 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VFO 989 shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VFO 989 have outstanding finance?

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