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N202 LDE

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

60,708 mi
Last recorded60,708 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN202 LDE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 60,708 miles

surface corrosion to underside steering braking and suspension components

Fail 30 Jul 2016 60,708 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

surface corrosion to underside steering braking and suspension components

Pass 2 Jul 2015 60,678 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 60,553 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear exhaust box deteriating

SRS lamp flickered

Pass 3 Apr 2013 52,539 miles

Offside front wheel binding slightly.

Offside frtont tyre worn on the inner edge.

Service brake performance ONLY 51% just within MOT requirements of 50% minimum.

Fail 26 Mar 2013 52,525 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front wheel binding slightly.

Offside frtont tyre worn on the inner edge.

Service brake performance ONLY 51% just within MOT requirements of 50% minimum.

Pass 26 Apr 2012 50,583 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 47,495 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 46,459 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 45,542 miles

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

advise nearside rear suspension stabiliser arm bushes slight play.

advise offside rear suspension stabiliser arm bushes slight play.

Pass 10 Apr 2008 44,541 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 42,456 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 40,490 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 40,490 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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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N202 LDE is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N202 LDE, 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 N202 LDE registered?

N202 LDE is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 April 1996.

Is N202 LDE safe to buy?

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