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ExpiredMileage
79,674 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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tyres cracking on edges
water pipes corrosion
HEADLAMP LIGHT OUTPUT REDUCED OSF+NSF?
battery clamp missing
brake discs corrosion
brake pipes and furrels difficult to see corrosion
corrosion on front and rear frames
corrosion on inner sills
exhaust blowing slightly
front ant roll bar bushers splitting
osr arm bottom arm joint worn slightly
Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Front Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
HAND BRAKE 19%
OSR ARM BOTTOM ARM JOINT WORN SLIGHTLY
brake discs corrosion
brake pipes and furrels difficult to see corrosion
corrosion on front and rear frames
corrosion on inner sills
exhaust blowing slightly
front anti roll bar bushers splitting
rear indicators turning white
tyres cracking on edges
washers min pass weak spray
water pipes corrosion
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS
Front Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
CORROSION ON FRONT AND REAR SUB FRAMES
CORROSION ON INNER SILLS
HAND BRAKE NOT LOCKING OFF REPAIR ASAP
POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ON DASH
WATER PIPES UNDER CAR POOR CONDITION
WIPER BLADES TO CHANGE POOR CONDITION
bulbs turning white indicators
corrosion on brake discs
osf+nsf link arms splitting.
rear brake pipes and furrels corrosion could not fully see all brake pipes
tyres cracking on side walls slightly
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
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)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the MG Mgf?
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N35 ESN 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 44.4%.
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 N35 ESN, 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 N35 ESN registered?
N35 ESN is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 8 March 1996.
Is N35 ESN safe to buy?
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