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N23 GRF

1996 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,679 mi
Last recorded99,679 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN23 GRF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2011 99,679 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 99,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 98,811 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 97,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 84,843 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 73,440 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 73,197 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not in a clean condition affecting light output (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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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N23 GRF is a 1996 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N23 GRF, 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 N23 GRF registered?

N23 GRF is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 3 February 1996.

Is N23 GRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N23 GRF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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