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N521 DHE

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

49,024 mi
Last recorded49,024 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN521 DHE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 49,024 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 49,022 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 46,804 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 46,603 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside Undersealed

Pass 16 Aug 2022 46,176 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 46,073 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 45,781 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 45,114 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 41,390 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 39,993 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 38,896 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 38,896 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 38,244 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 36,998 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 36,142 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 36,131 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front washers weak

Pass 21 Jan 2009 34,148 miles

washer weak

Pass 13 Jul 2007 29,932 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 29,930 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s suspension pipe loose

Pass 30 May 2006 28,422 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 28,422 miles

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

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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N521 DHE is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 N521 DHE, 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 N521 DHE registered?

N521 DHE is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N521 DHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N521 DHE shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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