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N221 OYN

1996 MG Mgf

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,404 mi
Last recorded36,404 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN221 OYN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 36,404 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 31,737 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 31,030 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 30,863 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 30,457 miles

rear tyres starting to crack on inner walls

slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 21 Jun 2013 30,001 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 29,990 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 29,742 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 29,742 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2011 29,478 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 29,271 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 29,059 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 29,054 miles

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 28,792 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 28,550 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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N221 OYN is a 1996 MG Mgf in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N221 OYN, 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 N221 OYN registered?

N221 OYN is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N221 OYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N221 OYN shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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