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N252 EWB

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

60,059 mi
Last recorded60,059 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN252 EWB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 60,059 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Through Out (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Corrosion

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 60,055 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Near & Off Side (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Near & Off Side (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Through Out (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Corrosion

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 54,015 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 54,012 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 48,668 miles

Front rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Offside Front inner rack / track rod end slight play

Pass 20 Jan 2018 44,421 miles

condition of both front brake discs

corrosion on front and rear sub frames and suspension

performance of o/s wiper

rear number plate

split in o/s/r tyre tread

Fail 16 Jan 2018 44,417 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced no beam pattern (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear part of o/s main brake pipe to flexi hose(yellow chalk) (3.6.B.2c)

condition of both front brake discs

corrosion on front and rear sub frames and suspension

intensity and clarity of o/s headlamp aim Borderline

performance of o/s wiper

rear number plate

split in o/s/r tyre tread

Pass 3 Jan 2017 39,244 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 39,244 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 35,094 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 35,094 miles

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

Fluid suspension unit totally deflated allround (2.4.D.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 32,524 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 31,601 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 30,428 miles

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

rear tyres near side & off side cracks to side wall

Pass 21 Jun 2011 28,386 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs rusted

Fail 21 Jun 2011 28,386 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs rusted

Fail 22 Jun 2010 27,396 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 27,396 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 26,573 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Offside rear track rod end has slight play in the ball joint

Pass 14 Jun 2008 23,801 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 20,114 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 20,114 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear brake discs are corroded.

Pass 20 Jun 2006 17,987 miles

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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N252 EWB is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 N252 EWB, 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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N252 EWB is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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