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N294 EUE

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,267 mi
Last recorded86,267 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN294 EUE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 86,267 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 86,150 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 85,767 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security FRONT CROSSMEMBER (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 84,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 83,526 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 81,870 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 80,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Dip Beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Dip Beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 78,409 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 78,408 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 78,405 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 76,077 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 76,077 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 72,308 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 69,958 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 69,958 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 25 May 2010 67,392 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2010 67,392 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 66,387 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres soft prs.

hydrolastic suspension a bit low at front end recommend inflation

Pass 3 Oct 2007 63,636 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 62,098 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N294 EUE is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N294 EUE, 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 N294 EUE registered?

N294 EUE is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 June 1996.

Is N294 EUE safe to buy?

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