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N821 SGX

1996 MG Mgf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

54,848 mi
Last recorded54,848 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN821 SGX
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2011 54,848 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front and rear susspention is hard

Pass 8 Oct 2010 54,823 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 54,756 miles

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

Rear registration plate slightly faded

Pass 25 Nov 2008 54,678 miles

Number plates are faded

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

Fail 25 Nov 2008 54,678 miles

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

Number plates are faded

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 54,487 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 54,487 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 54,091 miles

engine misfires when cold (suspect head gasket) just got through cat test

front and rear suspension a little low

Fail 18 Dec 2006 54,091 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

engine misfires when cold (suspect head gasket) just got through cat test

front and rear suspension a little low

Pass 22 Dec 2005 53,731 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 53,731 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

suspension low needs pumping up

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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N821 SGX is a 1996 MG Mgf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N821 SGX, 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 N821 SGX registered?

N821 SGX is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 February 1996.

Is N821 SGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N821 SGX shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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