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N838 UFL

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

59,662 mi
Last recorded59,662 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN838 UFL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2009 59,662 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 59,187 miles

spoke to shaun elliot vosa on 19/02/2008 at 3.50pm regarding welding repair to lower suspension arm and wsa told it is acceptable

Fail 6 Feb 2008 59,151 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 58,321 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 58,226 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 56,411 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 56,372 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

welding repair to nearside front suspension arm

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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N838 UFL is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N838 UFL, 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 N838 UFL registered?

N838 UFL is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N838 UFL safe to buy?

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