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N474 HBY

1996 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,859 mi
Last recorded55,859 miles
Recorded on10 May 2007
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc74,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN474 HBY
MakeMG
ModelMgf 1.8I Vvc
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2007 55,859 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 49,326 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 49,326 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

metal parts to nearside and offside front flexable brake hoses corroded

offside wiper arm fixing nut loose

How Reliable is the MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc?

Based on 5,226 MOT tests across 1,005 vehicles.

62.1%
Pass Rate
4,303
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,005
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 572
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 492
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 470
Brake pipe excessively corroded 423
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 359
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N474 HBY is a 1996 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.4% with a typical mileage of 74,694 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 572 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N474 HBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N474 HBY registered?

N474 HBY is a 1996 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc, first registered on 11 April 1996.

Is N474 HBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N474 HBY shows 3 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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