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N174 LGS

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

58,205 mi
Last recorded58,205 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN174 LGS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 May 2025 58,205 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible area (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in cracks on outer sidewall - marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule & offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

battery warning light is illuminated

corrosion to front suspension components

corrosion to sill area's

Pass 19 Aug 2019 55,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 48,829 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 48,806 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 48,797 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded part of outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 47,905 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 47,582 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 47,291 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 46,838 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 46,128 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 45,150 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 43,381 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 43,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 43,235 miles

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

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

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

corrosion evident underside of vehicle

head lamps light output low

parking brake effort hard to obtain

Pass 25 Mar 2008 41,650 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 40,130 miles

engine warning lamp staying on

exhaust system corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2007 40,116 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

corrosion to rear brake discs

engine warning lamp staying on

exhaust system corroded

footbrake just above efficiency

Pass 16 Jan 2006 38,685 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 38,683 miles

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

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

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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N174 LGS is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 N174 LGS, 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 N174 LGS registered?

N174 LGS is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 3 July 1996.

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