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N817 RCD

1996 MG Mgf

Orange Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,762 mi
Last recorded76,762 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN817 RCD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2009 76,762 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 76,704 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 71,641 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 68,764 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 64,603 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 64,572 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2005 58,223 miles

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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N817 RCD is a 1996 MG Mgf in Orange with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N817 RCD, 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 N817 RCD registered?

N817 RCD is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N817 RCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N817 RCD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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