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H2 SFN

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,202 mi
Last recorded87,202 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH2 SFN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2013 87,202 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear discs corroded

Both front tyres perished

Front discs corroded

Play in offside rear bottom arm

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

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 14 Feb 2012 83,867 miles

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Slight play in offside front track rod end

Pass 23 Feb 2011 81,734 miles

Offside rear indicator slightly discoloured

Play in nearside front track rod end

Play in offside front track rod end

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 12 Mar 2010 78,881 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 75,854 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 68,806 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 62,758 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 56,870 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Sep 2006 56,604 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 49,727 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 49,727 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2005 49,718 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel pipes corroded

tyres different sizes front and rear.

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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H2 SFN is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H2 SFN, 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 H2 SFN registered?

H2 SFN is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 September 1996.

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