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N781 UPF

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

107,209 mi
Last recorded107,209 miles
Recorded on12 May 2010
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN781 UPF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2010 107,209 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 107,165 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 103,361 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 103,361 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2008 102,325 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 102,325 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 100,540 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 100,540 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 May 2007 100,393 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 May 2006 94,474 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 94,470 miles

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

Nearside Front 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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N781 UPF is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N781 UPF, 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 N781 UPF registered?

N781 UPF is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 March 1996.

Is N781 UPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N781 UPF shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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