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N35 ESN

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

79,674 mi
Last recorded79,674 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN35 ESN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011 79,674 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2011 79,672 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 79,658 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2010 79,619 miles

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)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 78,749 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2008 78,749 miles

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)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 77,783 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 77,783 miles

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 75,171 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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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.

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