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N490 THO

1996 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,112 mi
Last recorded42,112 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN490 THO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2009 42,112 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside wing mirror missing

Pass 30 Jun 2008 40,705 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 40,705 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear tyre on 2 mm wear bars

oil leaks underneath

outer cover on cat corroded

reverse lights inop

strongly advised offside rear disc corroded on inner face advise pair

tyre size front 185/55/15

tyre size rear 205 50 15

Pass 21 Jun 2007 37,904 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 34,980 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 34,980 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

chunk out of o/s/f tyre side wall

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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N490 THO is a 1996 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N490 THO, 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 N490 THO registered?

N490 THO is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N490 THO safe to buy?

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