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N176 GBP

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,505 mi
Last recorded121,505 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN176 GBP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 121,505 miles

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

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

rear brake discs very rusty

rear exhaust hangers in poor condition

Fail 26 Sep 2013 121,505 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs very rusty

rear exhaust hangers in poor condition

Pass 18 Sep 2012 106,273 miles

all brake discs rusty

front chassis and suspension parts very rusty

parking brake effort low, advise improving

windscreen washers fluid congealing, advise flushing out

Fail 18 Sep 2012 106,273 miles

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

all brake discs rusty

front chassis and suspension parts very rusty

parking brake effort low, advise improving

windscreen washers fluid congealing, advise flushing out

Pass 31 Aug 2011 104,641 miles

all suspension and sub frames rusty

front brake pads low and discs rusty

rear brake pads getting low

rear exhaust in poor condition and support band corroded away

rear fog light switch poor operation

Fail 30 Aug 2011 104,641 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

all suspension and sub frames rusty

front brake pads low and discs rusty

rear brake pads getting low

rear exhaust in poor condition and support band corroded away

rear fog light switch poor operation

Pass 10 May 2010 95,816 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine misfire intermittantly.

front brake discs in poor condition.

front tyres badly worn on inside edges.

rear exhaust support band broken.

some lift in offside front suspension upper ball joint.

some lift in offside rear suspension upper ball joint.

Fail 22 Apr 2010 95,816 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs in poor condition.

front tyres badly worn on inside edges.

rear exhaust support band broken.

some lift in offside front suspension upper joint.

some lift in offside rear suspension upper ball joint.

Pass 31 Dec 2008 87,582 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)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 83,157 miles

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

nearside front water pipe insecure

Fail 4 Jan 2008 83,157 miles

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

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

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

nearside front water pipe insecure

Pass 26 Oct 2006 80,211 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 71,219 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 71,132 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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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N176 GBP 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 N176 GBP, 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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N176 GBP is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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