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N497 XNU

1995 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,895 mi
Last recorded119,895 miles
Recorded on12 May 2009
Typical for 1995 MG Mgf77,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN497 XNU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2009 119,895 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2009 119,895 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2008 107,204 miles

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2008 107,204 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 May 2007 95,099 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 95,099 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 90,216 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 90,216 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.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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N497 XNU is a 1995 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 77,333 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 N497 XNU, 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 31 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N497 XNU registered?

N497 XNU is a 1995 MG Mgf, first registered on 25 September 1995.

Is N497 XNU safe to buy?

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