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N172 JLW

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

49,656 mi
Last recorded49,656 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN172 JLW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2016 49,656 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding caliper (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 49,594 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 49,594 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 49,582 miles

exhaust flexible joint detiriating

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

rear of sills showing signs of corrosion

Fail 7 Apr 2012 49,572 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 49,500 miles

N/S Floor pan starting to show signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 48,458 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded inner edge

rear brakes worn

rear sub frame corroded not to excess

slight play in steering rack both sides

Fail 21 May 2009 48,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

front brake discs slightly corroded inner edge

offside front flexi brake hose metal join corroded not to excess

rear brakes worn

rear sub frame corroded not to excess

slight play in steering rack both sides

tyres same size all round

Pass 4 Jun 2008 46,897 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

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

High level brake light inop

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering motor intermittant fault. Pas cut out then back in at the end of test.

Signs of o/s/f wheel rubbing on arch liner

Underbody corrosion and sills corroded

Fail 31 May 2008 46,894 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

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

High level brake light inop

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering motor intermittant fault. Pas cut out then back in at the end of test.

Signs of o/s/f wheel rubbing on arch liner

Underbody corrosion and sills corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2007 45,473 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 45,471 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 May 2006 42,674 miles

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

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

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

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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N172 JLW is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 N172 JLW, 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 N172 JLW registered?

N172 JLW is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 20 June 1996.

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