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N377 FSC

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,961 mi
Last recorded62,961 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN377 FSC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2010 62,961 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 58,354 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Nov 2009 58,354 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 56,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

o/sr tyre has a groove worn on both walls, looks to have been driven with low tyre pressure

slight coolant leak from pipes along centre floor

Pass 26 Nov 2007 54,850 miles

Both headlamps not giving a bright light. May need changing for next mot.

Fail 23 Nov 2007 54,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both headlamps not giving a bright light. May need changing for next mot.

Pass 30 Nov 2006 52,996 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 52,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

o/s & n/s front headlights intensity fading

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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N377 FSC is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N377 FSC, 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 N377 FSC registered?

N377 FSC is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 March 1996.

Is N377 FSC safe to buy?

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