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N813 NWS

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,511 mi
Last recorded115,511 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN813 NWS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2012 115,511 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 102,766 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 98,127 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 98,120 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 95,143 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 90,503 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 90,503 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Aug 2006 81,038 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear number starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Aug 2006 81,038 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

rear number starting to deteriorate

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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N813 NWS is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N813 NWS, 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 N813 NWS registered?

N813 NWS is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is N813 NWS safe to buy?

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