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N357 NPN

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

81,364 mi
Last recorded81,364 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN357 NPN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 81,364 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

slight damage to offside rear sill

Fail 25 Apr 2014 81,301 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)

1. Damage to offside outer sill at rear. 2. Front brake pads becoming worn. 3. Slight play in nearside of steering rack.

Pass 1 May 2013 81,015 miles

1. Exhaust rear box starting to corrode. 2. Rear brake discs starting to corrode. 3. Front brake pads wearing low.

4. Offside outer sill damaged.

Fail 25 Apr 2013 80,997 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)

4. Offside outer sill damaged.

1. Exhaust rear box starting to corrode. 2. Rear brake discs starting to corrode. 3. Front brake pads wearing low.

Pass 27 Apr 2012 76,479 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 May 2011 76,065 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE IS DEVOID OF THREAD ON INNER SHOULDER.NOT RFR

Pass 25 May 2010 72,809 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 72,809 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2009 72,760 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 72,760 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 71,759 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 71,205 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 71,176 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N357 NPN is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N357 NPN, 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 N357 NPN registered?

N357 NPN is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 March 1996.

Is N357 NPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N357 NPN shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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