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N301 DCM

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,594 mi
Last recorded118,594 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN301 DCM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2008 118,594 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side and off side front brake discs corrosion - rear metal brake pipes corrosion - suspension corrosion

near side front wheel dent

near side rear tyre uneven wear

see 892425878106 03/06/08

Fail 23 Jun 2008 118,578 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

corrosion over suspension

metal brake pipes to near side and off side rear flexible hoses corrosion

near side and off side front brake discs wear/corrosion

near side front wheel dent

near side rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 22 Jun 2007 113,239 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 104,069 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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N301 DCM is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N301 DCM, 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 N301 DCM registered?

N301 DCM is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 February 1996.

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