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N303 HLF

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

71,029 mi
Last recorded71,029 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN303 HLF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 71,029 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 71,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Dec 2016 68,289 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 67,600 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front windscreen wipers smear slightly

nearside front windscreen washer needs adjusting

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 17 Sep 2013 67,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front windscreen wipers smear slightly

nearside front windscreen washer needs adjusting

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2012 64,267 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

chassis and suspension components slightly rusted. none with operation impaired or weakened

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2011 61,747 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 60,596 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 60,545 miles

Nearside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 59,417 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Aug 2008 59,416 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 56,062 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

age cracking on front and rear suspension bushes

exhaust starting to corrode

front and rear suspension low

front brake discs ridged

nearside front tyre unevenly worn and 2mm tread depth

small stone chips on windscreen

Pass 7 Jul 2006 48,286 miles

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

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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N303 HLF is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N303 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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N303 HLF is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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