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N116 DJA

1996 MG Mgf

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,785 mi
Last recorded76,785 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2012
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN116 DJA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2012 76,785 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 72,083 miles

Oil leak

front amd rear disc fitted

Coolant leak

rear brake pipes to hoses is corroded

rear exhaust silencer detterioated

slight damage to near side front subframe

slight damage to nearside silllip

Fail 31 Jul 2010 72,065 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

front and rear disc pitted

Pass 24 Jul 2009 66,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 66,561 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 66,038 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 64,666 miles

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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N116 DJA 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 85.7%.

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 N116 DJA, 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 N116 DJA registered?

N116 DJA is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N116 DJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N116 DJA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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