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N231 HNP

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,703 mi
Last recorded85,703 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN231 HNP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 85,703 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 85,685 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 85,583 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corosion on n/s and o/s inner and outer sills

Pass 7 Apr 2014 85,345 miles

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

light output from headlights poor

metal clutch fluid pipe corroded at rear of vehicle just before flexi pipe joint

Fail 28 Mar 2014 85,330 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

light output from headlights poor

metal clutch fluid pipe corroded at rear of vehicle just before flexi pipe joint

Pass 9 Mar 2013 85,076 miles

light output from headlights dull

Pass 10 Mar 2012 84,836 miles

light output from headlamps dull

Pass 12 Mar 2011 83,902 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 82,443 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 82,412 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 May 2009 80,143 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 80,108 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 77,941 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 77,941 miles

Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 76,639 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 74,279 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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N231 HNP is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 N231 HNP, 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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N231 HNP is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 4 April 1996.

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