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N258 MTY

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,852 mi
Last recorded93,852 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN258 MTY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 93,852 miles

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

Brake pipes have a protective coating I.e grease/underseal, restricting inspection of brake pipes.

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front and rear offside front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle covered in protective coating I.e underseal, restricting inspection

front and rear subframes corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2018 93,834 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Emissions not tested due to coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced bad earth (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipes have a protective coating I.e grease/underseal, restricting inspection of brake pipes.

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front and rear offside front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle covered in protective coating I.e underseal, restricting inspection

front and rear subframes corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2011 93,589 miles

slight water leak from front to back steel cooling hose

Pass 27 May 2010 92,957 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 91,910 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 89,921 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2008 89,921 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 82,748 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2007 82,748 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 77,384 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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N258 MTY is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N258 MTY, 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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N258 MTY is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 January 1996.

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