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N526 XFJ

1996 MG Mgf

Black Petrol 1790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,640 mi
Last recorded55,640 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN526 XFJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,790cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2011 55,640 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 52,903 miles

205/50x15 x2 rear,185/55x15 x2 front,both front tyres moderate inner edge wear

Coolant leak

Pass 26 Aug 2009 52,091 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 90,280 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Coolant leak

Pass 30 Oct 2008 87,329 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 85,264 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 28 Jun 2006 79,738 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 79,738 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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N526 XFJ is a 1996 MG Mgf in Black with a 1,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N526 XFJ, 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

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What year was N526 XFJ registered?

N526 XFJ is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N526 XFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N526 XFJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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