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N523 OAE

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,827 mi
Last recorded105,827 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN523 OAE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 105,827 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 102,385 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 102,385 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 100,796 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 100,366 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 99,287 miles

surface rust on brake discs

Pass 13 May 2008 99,259 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 99,080 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 98,885 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

surface corrosion brake discs

Pass 24 May 2006 95,784 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 81,522 miles

o/s outer disc pad low

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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N523 OAE is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N523 OAE, 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 N523 OAE registered?

N523 OAE is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N523 OAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N523 OAE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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