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N27 XHH

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,423 mi
Last recorded85,423 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN27 XHH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 85,423 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 85,353 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2020 85,290 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 85,282 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 84,373 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 82,346 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 79,733 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 76,771 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 74,443 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 73,295 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 73,292 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 71,516 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 70,413 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 70,406 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 69,013 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 67,515 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2010 67,515 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 66,170 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 65,009 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 63,947 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 63,941 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 62,709 miles

front tyres uneven wear & both tyres close to limit on inside edge.front wheel alignment requires checking.

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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N27 XHH is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N27 XHH, 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 N27 XHH registered?

N27 XHH is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 11 February 1996.

Is N27 XHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N27 XHH shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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