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N974 GWP

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,413 mi
Last recorded109,413 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN974 GWP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2011 109,413 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 103,665 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 103,615 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 96,213 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 94,087 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 May 2007 90,641 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 73,623 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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N974 GWP 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 85.7%.

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 N974 GWP, 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 N974 GWP registered?

N974 GWP is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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