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N704 PYJ

1996 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,620 mi
Last recorded45,620 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN704 PYJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2011 45,620 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 43,727 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 39,581 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 36,970 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 35,465 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 35,465 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 33,681 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 33,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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N704 PYJ is a 1996 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,800cc 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 N704 PYJ, 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 N704 PYJ registered?

N704 PYJ is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N704 PYJ safe to buy?

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