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N858 OYV

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,322 mi
Last recorded58,322 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN858 OYV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2009 58,322 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 24 Sep 2008 53,915 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 52,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

no sunvisors fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2007 52,412 miles

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

no sunvisors fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2006 50,854 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 OYV is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OYV, 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

How do I check the history of N858 OYV?

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What year was N858 OYV registered?

N858 OYV is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 February 1996.

Is N858 OYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N858 OYV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N858 OYV have outstanding finance?

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