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N258 CMC

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,191 mi
Last recorded129,191 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN258 CMC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 129,191 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 129,191 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 107,471 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 107,471 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 89,565 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2011 89,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2010 81,516 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 9 Sep 2010 81,516 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 76,484 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 72,153 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 72,042 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 68,808 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 68,624 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 59,700 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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N258 CMC is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N258 CMC, 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 N258 CMC registered?

N258 CMC is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 April 1996.

Is N258 CMC safe to buy?

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