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N309 EJC

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,855 mi
Last recorded53,855 miles
Recorded on10 May 2010
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN309 EJC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2010 53,855 miles

Coolant leak

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Fail 10 May 2010 53,853 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 5 Jun 2007 52,609 miles

Air bag lamp on

NSF tyre side wall slightly perished. No visible cords

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Sun visors missing

Fail 5 Jun 2007 52,609 miles

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

Air bag lamp on

NSF slightly perished

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Sun visors missing

Pass 9 Jun 2006 49,193 miles

NSF tyre has surface cracks in sidewall. No visible cords.

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

Fail 8 Jun 2006 49,193 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Surface cracks in nsf tyre sidewall. No visible cords

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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N309 EJC is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N309 EJC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N309 EJC registered?

N309 EJC is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 18 January 1996.

Is N309 EJC safe to buy?

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