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N817 UTT

1996 MG Mgf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,951 mi
Last recorded73,951 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN817 UTT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2010 73,951 miles

both front brake discs slightly pitted.

Fail 2 Oct 2010 73,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both front brake discs slightly pitted.

Pass 25 Sep 2009 64,252 miles

Nearside Inner brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Sep 2009 64,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Inner brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 59,166 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 56,834 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 50,838 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 46,469 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 46,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 UTT is a 1996 MG Mgf in Yellow 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 N817 UTT, 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 N817 UTT registered?

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

Is N817 UTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N817 UTT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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