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N524 CVN

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,113 mi
Last recorded71,113 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN524 CVN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2012 71,113 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust emmission just within limits

Pass 1 Jul 2011 70,963 miles

Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front discs poor conditon

Fail 29 Jun 2011 70,956 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front discs poor conditon

Pass 18 Jun 2010 62,911 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 58,812 miles

slight play o/s/f track rod end

Fail 12 Jun 2009 58,812 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play o/s/f track rod end

Pass 23 Jun 2008 55,779 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 55,778 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f washers poor

Pass 27 Jun 2007 51,079 miles

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

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

centre stop light not working.

drivers sun visor not fitted at time of test.

front & rear brake discs corroding.

front brake hoses corroding.

front to rear coolant pipes corroding.

passenger sun visor not securing in the upright position.

radiator cooling fins corroding away.

unable to see all brake pads.

Pass 24 Mar 2006 47,368 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 47,368 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

rear brake discs corroded. †front to rear coolant pipes corroded.

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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N524 CVN is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N524 CVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N524 CVN?

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What year was N524 CVN registered?

N524 CVN is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 March 1996.

Is N524 CVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N524 CVN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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