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A8 WNS

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

64,146 mi
Last recorded64,146 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 WNS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 64,146 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 64,146 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2018 63,860 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 63,854 miles

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

power steering warning lamp on dash

Pass 4 Jul 2017 63,708 miles

slight movement in steering column

Pass 18 Jul 2016 63,546 miles

both rear shock absorbers in poor condition

corrosion to nearside rear brake disc

slight movement in steering column

slight play in nearside front lower suspension ball joint

slight play in offside front upper suspension ball joint

Pass 17 Jul 2015 63,365 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside rear disc corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2014 62,886 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

tax discs holder slightly obstructing view

Fail 18 Jul 2014 62,886 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

tax discs holder slightly obstructing view

Pass 23 Jul 2013 62,451 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 62,451 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 62,363 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

slight play in nearside front ball joint

wiper blades slightly smearing screen

Pass 24 Jan 2011 62,333 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front wiper blades slightly smearing

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 24 Jul 2009 62,327 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s wiper blade slightly smearing

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 24 Jul 2009 62,327 miles

n/s wiper blade slightly smearing

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 13 Nov 2007 62,289 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to legal limit(1.6mm)

o/s/f shock absorber leaking

o/s/f upper ball joint has slght play/lift

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 26 Jul 2006 62,122 miles

key stiff in ignition and boot

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn to 3mm

n/s/f chassis rail damaged

o/s/f shocker damp

revs sticking?

slight corrosion on o/s/r and o/s/f brake discs

slight interaction on rear lights

slight oil leak

wiper motor very noisy

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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A8 WNS is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 A8 WNS, 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 A8 WNS registered?

A8 WNS is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 20 January 1996.

Is A8 WNS safe to buy?

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