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N349 PTL

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,998 mi
Last recorded35,998 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN349 PTL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2013 35,998 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 35,851 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 35,547 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 35,547 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 35,068 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 34,634 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 34,634 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 34,144 miles

adviced SRS light on

adviced slight play in n/s rear top balljoint

Pass 15 Aug 2007 33,624 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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N349 PTL is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N349 PTL, 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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How do I check the history of N349 PTL?

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What year was N349 PTL registered?

N349 PTL is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 January 1996.

Is N349 PTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N349 PTL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N349 PTL have outstanding finance?

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