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N515 NAM

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,486 mi
Last recorded96,486 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN515 NAM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2008 96,486 miles

Oil leak

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

air bag light on.

offside rear tyre wearing

rear exhaust strap broken but exhaust is supported.

Fail 3 Jun 2008 96,486 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Oil leak

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

air bag light on.

offside rear tyre wearing

rear exhaust strap broken but exhaust is supported.

Pass 5 Jun 2007 95,165 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 95,165 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake discs rusty

corrosion on front chassis rails

engine oil leaks

exhaust system in poor condition

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre starting to wear low

tyre pressures low

Pass 31 May 2006 93,373 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 93,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

nail in tyre

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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N515 NAM is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red 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 N515 NAM, 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 N515 NAM registered?

N515 NAM is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 16 February 1996.

Is N515 NAM safe to buy?

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