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A2 YMG

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

63,576 mi
Last recorded63,576 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 YMG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 63,576 miles

rear brake and hand brake performance is poor

Pass 13 Aug 2020 63,455 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 63,455 miles

Emissions not tested unable to maintain fast idle within limits too fast. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 63,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge is worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge near the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge is worn smooth and is near the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 63,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing at the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge is worn smooth, rubber is cracking in the worn area (5.2.3 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 63,118 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 63,122 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush x 2 (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 66,623 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 66,602 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 62,503 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 60,186 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 56,950 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2009 56,927 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

osr disc deterioating

Pass 19 Mar 2008 48,757 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 48,739 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 44,549 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 44,549 miles

Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust in rusty condition

rust forming on front suspension

rust forming on rear suspension

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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A2 YMG is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 A2 YMG, 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 A2 YMG registered?

A2 YMG is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is A2 YMG safe to buy?

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