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N296 HLF

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

74,275 mi
Last recorded74,275 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN296 HLF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2010 74,275 miles

Exhaust rattle (possible cat)

Offside headlamp misted slightly

Fail 8 Apr 2010 74,273 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Exhaust rattle (possible cat)

Offside headlamp misted slightly

Pass 24 Apr 2009 69,787 miles

Both rear tyres are worn at centers and are ON The limits of wear.

Both sub frames show surface rusting,

Front brake discs at inner faces are worn.

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside dip beam pattern is poor.

Reduced performance at park brakes.

Rusting at edges of rear brake discs.

Slight play at front wheel bearings.

Fail 23 Apr 2009 69,787 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both rear tyres are worn at centers and are ON The limits of wear.

Both sub frames show surface rusting,

Front brake discs at inner faces are worn.

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside dip beam pattern is poor.

Rear brake pads appear low.

Reduced performance at park brakes.

Rusting at edges of rear brake discs.

Slight play at front wheel bearings.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 65,830 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 64,511 miles

Handbrake efficiency just within limit

o/s headlamp reflector faded

Fail 23 May 2007 64,505 miles

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

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

Nearside Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Offside Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

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

little chips all over front screen

main cooling pipe leaking

radiator core rotten

Pass 30 May 2006 63,397 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 63,397 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

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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N296 HLF is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N296 HLF, 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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N296 HLF is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 January 1996.

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