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N308 DDY

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,428 mi
Last recorded69,428 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN308 DDY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 69,428 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 69,255 miles

suspension parts front & rear rusty.

Pass 12 Jan 2016 68,999 miles

wipers will need replacing soon

Pass 18 Nov 2014 67,659 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 67,659 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 66,947 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 66,721 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 66,652 miles

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

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

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

SRS worning lamp coming on

centre fuel pipe damp, covered with grease?

corrosion to engine coolant pipe's front to rear

corrosion to front subfraim

damage to o/s front and rear sill

front and rear suspesnion compoments's have corrosion

perishing and cracking to n/s rear tyre, could not see cords at time of test

perishing and cracking to o/s front tyre, could not see cords at time of test

perishing and cracking to o/s rear tyre, could not see cords at time of test

pitting to rear brake disc's

Pass 24 Nov 2011 66,258 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 66,258 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all four discs rusty.

Pass 22 Jun 2006 66,211 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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N308 DDY is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 N308 DDY, 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 N308 DDY registered?

N308 DDY is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N308 DDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N308 DDY shows 11 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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