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L8 DCR

1996 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

145,930 mi
Last recorded145,930 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 DCR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2009 145,930 miles

rear shocker lower bushes slight play

Fail 25 Aug 2009 145,665 miles

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

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

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 131,603 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 131,597 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 Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both wiper blades are in poor condition

nearside front and rear brakes are binding slightly

offside door is tight to open from outside

offside front indicator lens is cracked

offside headlamp pattern is poor

radiator core is in poor condition

Pass 26 Jul 2007 131,210 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2006 127,477 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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L8 DCR is a 1996 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L8 DCR, 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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L8 DCR is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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