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N543 YNU

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

70,900 mi
Last recorded70,900 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN543 YNU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 70,900 miles

all 4 tyres age cracked/perished.

back end of n/s outer sill section signs of corrosion.

back end of o/s outer sill section signs of corrosion.

front and rear lower sub frames signs of heavy surface rust/corrosion.

various metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Pass 6 May 2017 70,688 miles

Sills & vehicle underside surface corrosion

Under side brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 13 Apr 2017 70,668 miles

Brake pedal spongy have to double pump pedal. (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

back ends of sills and vehicle underside signs of rust/corrosion.

centre rear light not working.

various brake pipes signs of surface rust.

Pass 7 Apr 2016 70,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

aux belt very cracked

water leak from pump and pipes front to rear

Fail 7 Apr 2016 70,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

aux belt very cracked

water leak from pump and pipes front to rear

Pass 6 Feb 2015 69,880 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear sills rusty

Pass 11 Oct 2013 69,353 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 68,711 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 67,962 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 67,891 miles

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

aux drive belt starting to perish

emmisions test stoped due to vehice overheating ?

rear exhaust box blow

Pass 25 Oct 2010 66,739 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2010 66,734 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 65,676 miles

aux drive belt starting to crack/perish

n/s/r brake disc surface rusty

vehicle suspension very low ?

Pass 17 Oct 2008 63,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

n/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre worn and cracking

Fail 10 Oct 2008 63,778 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

n/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre worn and cracking

Pass 15 Sep 2007 66,318 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 62,064 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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N543 YNU is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 N543 YNU, 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 N543 YNU registered?

N543 YNU is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 10 April 1996.

Is N543 YNU safe to buy?

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