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N407 HFS

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,577 mi
Last recorded66,577 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN407 HFS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2011 66,577 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 66,577 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

FRONT DISKS WORN

Pass 19 Feb 2010 65,608 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 63,374 miles

Fuel pipes starting to corrode

Offside and nearside brake pipes starting to corrode

Offside front anti roll bar bushes starting to perish

Rear subframe is heavily corroded

front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 5 Mar 2009 63,374 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipes starting to corrode

Offside and nearside brake pipes starting to corrode

Offside front anti roll bar bushes starting to perish

Park brake effort is low

Park brake warning lamp is on

Rear brakes have been overheated

Rear subframe is heavily corroded

front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 10 Mar 2008 61,332 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 60,263 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 58,119 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 58,119 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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N407 HFS is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N407 HFS, 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 N407 HFS registered?

N407 HFS is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 March 1996.

Is N407 HFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N407 HFS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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