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N355 CAN

1996 MG Mgf

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,604 mi
Last recorded100,604 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN355 CAN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 100,604 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2015 99,088 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated.

Exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Hydraulic clutch pipe corroded.

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

Fail 14 Aug 2015 99,088 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated.

Exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Hydraulic clutch pipe corroded.

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 107,840 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

clutch hydraulic pipe corroded

front and rear sub frames showing corrosion

rear outer sills showing corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2012 97,643 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front subframe corroding

front to back metal clutch fluid pipe corroded

parkbrake/brake fluid light illuminated

rear subframe corroding

Pass 24 May 2011 96,715 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 96,715 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front lower suspension arm corroding

rear view mirror insecure

Fail 13 May 2011 96,711 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Both sills feel weakened

Exhaust back box heavilly corroded

Power steering warning light on

Slight play in offside front upper suspension ball joint

Slight play in steering rack track rods

Pass 17 Apr 2009 93,769 miles

Both sub frames slightly corroded

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Water pipes corroded under vehicle

both front brake pipes covered by plastic sheild. Unable to inspect fully

Fail 16 Apr 2009 93,768 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both sub frames slightly corroded

Coolant pipes un vehicle slightly corroded

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

Front brake pipes covered by plastic sheild

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Apr 2009 93,758 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Both sub frames slightly corroded

Coolant pipes un vehicle slightly corroded

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

Front brake pipes covered by plastic sheild

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 89,970 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 88,658 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges.rear silencer corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2006 87,091 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 87,091 miles

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

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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N355 CAN is a 1996 MG Mgf in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N355 CAN, 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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N355 CAN is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 16 May 1996.

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