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N525 TBO

1996 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc

Red Other 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,453 mi
Last recorded76,453 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc74,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN525 TBO
MakeMG
ModelMgf 1.8I Vvc
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 76,453 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2024 76,415 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 75,842 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 75,802 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 75,200 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 74,418 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 73,605 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc?

Based on 5,226 MOT tests across 1,005 vehicles.

62.1%
Pass Rate
4,303
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,005
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 572
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 492
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 470
Brake pipe excessively corroded 423
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 359
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N525 TBO is a 1996 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc in Red with a 1,796cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.4% with a typical mileage of 74,694 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 572 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N525 TBO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N525 TBO registered?

N525 TBO is a 1996 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc, first registered on 1 July 1996.

Is N525 TBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N525 TBO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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