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N203 WRX

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

86,996 mi
Last recorded86,996 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN203 WRX
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2013 86,996 miles

general rust under vehicle

Pass 23 Feb 2012 86,602 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 86,317 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 86,022 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 86,003 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 86,000 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 85,978 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 85,813 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 84,841 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 79,684 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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N203 WRX is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N203 WRX, 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 N203 WRX registered?

N203 WRX is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 17 January 1996.

Is N203 WRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N203 WRX shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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