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N816 HTP

1996 MG Mgf

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,092 mi
Last recorded54,092 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN816 HTP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2011 54,092 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 45,566 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 41,383 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 41,383 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)

inner surfaces of front brake discs corroded

n/s/f tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2005 38,414 miles

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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N816 HTP is a 1996 MG Mgf in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N816 HTP, 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 N816 HTP registered?

N816 HTP is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N816 HTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N816 HTP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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