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N380 GSD

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,173 mi
Last recorded67,173 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN380 GSD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2010 67,173 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 67,173 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front and rear brake discs pitted

engine tick over noisey

front offside top ball joint has slight lift

front shockers corroded

rear offside tyre nailed and on tread wear indicator

Pass 24 Jun 2009 64,282 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 64,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front upper ball jopints worn

both rear upper ball joints worn

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

nearside rear sill corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2008 62,649 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 62,649 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 Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front upper ball joints worn

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

handbrake adjustment

Pass 22 Jun 2007 61,585 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 61,585 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front bonnet panel loose

gear selector cable broken

Pass 15 May 2006 60,930 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 60,928 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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N380 GSD is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N380 GSD, 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 N380 GSD registered?

N380 GSD is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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