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N835 NHR

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

43,435 mi
Last recorded43,435 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN835 NHR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 43,435 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre starting to wear uneven

Pass 21 May 2014 43,381 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 May 2013 43,257 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear in the centre

Pass 16 May 2012 43,029 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 42,880 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 42,880 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 10 May 2010 42,661 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 42,403 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 41,837 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 41,091 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 May 2006 39,690 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)

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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N835 NHR is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N835 NHR, 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 N835 NHR registered?

N835 NHR is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 4 June 1996.

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The MOT history for N835 NHR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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