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N281 YBD

1996 MG Mgf

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,704 mi
Last recorded90,704 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN281 YBD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 90,704 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 87,886 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 86,290 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 86,279 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 86,277 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 81,097 miles

Rear tyres cracking / perishing

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front mirror missing

Nearside Front tyre cracking / perishing / slight wearing inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel only just passed performance

Fail 23 Apr 2019 81,097 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no headlight beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front mirror missing

Nearside Front tyre cracking / perishing / slight wearing inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear tyres cracking / perishing

parking brake lever has little reserve travel only just passed performance

Pass 5 Jul 2017 80,040 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 80,040 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 80,027 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)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SUBFRAME YELLOW MARKED ** BEHIND NSR TYRE (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

CRACKS ON OUTER WALL O/S/F & N/S/F TYRE

Pass 18 May 2016 79,812 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 May 2016 79,803 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 May 2015 79,751 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust box skin corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2014 78,703 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 78,703 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 74,676 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 72,265 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 70,980 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 68,418 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 68,298 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 66,470 miles

coolant pipes leaking

Fail 19 Jul 2008 66,422 miles

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

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

coolant pipes leaking

Pass 13 Mar 2007 63,293 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 63,282 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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)

brake pipes corroding-recommend clean and grease

rear tyres wearing on edge

tracking check

Pass 23 Feb 2006 60,762 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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N281 YBD is a 1996 MG Mgf in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N281 YBD, 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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N281 YBD is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 May 1996.

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