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L5 OMG

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2014
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,498 mi
Last recorded44,498 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 OMG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 44,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 30 Oct 2012 39,994 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 34,605 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 34,605 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 29,666 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 29,656 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 24,533 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 18,969 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 12,689 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 12,689 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 12,482 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 12,479 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 11,604 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 11,603 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2005 8,502 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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L5 OMG is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 L5 OMG, 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

How do I check the history of L5 OMG?

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What year was L5 OMG registered?

L5 OMG is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 4 April 1996.

Is L5 OMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L5 OMG shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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