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N215 MUD

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

127,072 mi
Last recorded127,072 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN215 MUD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 127,072 miles

additional undercoating applied

Fail 5 Oct 2016 127,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

additional undercoating applied

Pass 3 Sep 2015 125,800 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber no resistance

Nearside Rear Shock absorber very little resistance

both front tyres have age related cracking

Pass 2 Sep 2014 123,494 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Suggest to get the suspension pumped up very soon

Fail 2 Sep 2014 123,494 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 121,707 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 121,706 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 118,345 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 115,622 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 112,140 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 108,344 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 6 Aug 2009 108,344 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 101,146 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Jul 2008 101,132 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)

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)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 94,382 miles

slight corrosion rear subframe across centre

Pass 7 Aug 2006 84,631 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2006 84,631 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2005 73,152 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 73,116 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)

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

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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N215 MUD 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 63.2%.

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 N215 MUD, 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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N215 MUD is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 22 May 1996.

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