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N246 HRN

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,435 mi
Last recorded49,435 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN246 HRN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2008 49,435 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 79,434 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 77,489 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 75,106 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 75,106 miles

Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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N246 HRN is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N246 HRN, 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 N246 HRN registered?

N246 HRN is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 January 1996.

Is N246 HRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N246 HRN shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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