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N483 HWP

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

77,947 mi
Last recorded77,947 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN483 HWP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,790cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 77,947 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 76,281 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 74,988 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 74,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 73,944 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 73,786 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 73,608 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 73,381 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 73,381 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 72,864 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 72,298 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 71,644 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 70,833 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 70,833 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 69,850 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 69,850 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 68,924 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 67,447 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 65,828 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 64,322 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 64,322 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 62,243 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 61,192 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 59,008 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 57,106 miles

Both front tyres beginning to wear unevenly,recommend tracking check.

Slight lip on inside edge of both front brake discs.

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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N483 HWP is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 N483 HWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N483 HWP registered?

N483 HWP is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N483 HWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N483 HWP shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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