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N858 DET

1996 MG Mgf

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,708 mi
Last recorded78,708 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN858 DET
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2011 78,708 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 78,562 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 76,235 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front disc corroded inside edge n/s/f

front disc corroded inside edge o/s/f

Pass 17 Apr 2009 71,580 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

dry on chassis,body,fuel pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling thoughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition

Fail 17 Apr 2009 71,580 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

dry on chassis,body,fuel pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling thoughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition

Pass 16 Jan 2008 69,262 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 66,026 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 62,052 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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N858 DET is a 1996 MG Mgf in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N858 DET, 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 N858 DET registered?

N858 DET is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 6 February 1996.

Is N858 DET safe to buy?

The MOT history for N858 DET shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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