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N162 SOH

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,501 mi
Last recorded93,501 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN162 SOH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2013 93,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

general surface corrosion to underside and subframes

headlight beam patterns poor

off side front brake slightly binding

Fail 17 Jan 2013 93,501 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

general surface corrosion to underside and subframes

headlight beam patterns poor

off side front brake slightly binding

Pass 12 Jan 2012 91,612 miles

1x nearside front washer jet blocked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs heavily corroded on inner edge

general corrosion to vehicle underside

slight corrosion to front to rear brake pipe

slight splitting to both front wiper blades

some binding to offside front brake

some corrosion to offside rear brake flexi ferrule

some deterioration to both front headlamps beam pattern

Fail 12 Jan 2012 91,601 miles

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

1x nearside front washer jet blocked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs heavily corroded on inner edge

general corrosion to vehicle underside

slight corrosion to front to rear brake pipe

slight splitting to both front wiper blades

some binding to offside front brake

some corrosion to offside rear brake flexi ferrule

some deterioration to both front headlamps beam pattern

Pass 20 Jan 2011 89,576 miles

general corrosion to vehicle underside

offside front brake disc corroded

radiator in poor condition

saome deterioration to both front headlamp beam patterns

slight corrosion to offside rear brake flexi ferrule

slight play in offside front upper suspension arm ball joint

some binding to offside front brake

some inbalance in front brakes

Pass 22 Jan 2010 86,074 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

slight corrosion to front brake discs

slight corrosion to front to rear brake pipe

Fail 21 Jan 2010 86,074 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

slight corrosion to front brake discs

slight corrosion to front to rear brake pipe

Pass 22 Jan 2009 83,169 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jan 2009 83,169 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 81,117 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 81,109 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 79,334 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 74,402 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 74,402 miles

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

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

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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N162 SOH is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 N162 SOH, 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 N162 SOH registered?

N162 SOH is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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