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N35 XAL

1995 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,876 mi
Last recorded91,876 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2016
Typical for 1995 MG Mgf77,333 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN35 XAL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2016 91,876 miles

dry in-places advise wax oil

Fail 7 Jun 2016 91,305 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

complete under body vehicle structure has signs off corrosion sills & chassis

oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2015 87,783 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

outer sills has slight corrosion

Pass 19 May 2014 84,085 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 79,913 miles

exhaust system generally corroded

offside rear brake disc inside surface heavily corroded and pitted

Fail 8 Jun 2013 79,913 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust system generally corroded

offside rear brake disc inside surface heavily corroded and pitted

Pass 14 Apr 2012 77,366 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 74,189 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 74,182 miles

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 74,168 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 74,145 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 73,895 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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N35 XAL is a 1995 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1995 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 77,333 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 N35 XAL, 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 31 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 N35 XAL registered?

N35 XAL is a 1995 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 September 1995.

Is N35 XAL safe to buy?

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