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N891 RGD

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

44,456 mi
Last recorded44,456 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN891 RGD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,790cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 44,456 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 40,819 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Feb 2012 40,819 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 36,335 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2010 36,335 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 33,647 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 33,647 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 21,442 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 21,442 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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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N891 RGD is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N891 RGD, 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 N891 RGD registered?

N891 RGD is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N891 RGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N891 RGD shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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