MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,749 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
corrosion starting in rear brake pipes
osf tyre wearing thin
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
corrosion starting in rear brake pipes
osf tyre wearing thin
Both metal brake pipes to rear flexible brake hoses corroded
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
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 Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Exhaust system getting abit corroded
Front and rear suspension and brake components getting abit corroded, and subframes
GENERAL UNDERSIDE GETTING ABIT CORRODED IN PLACES
Rear end inner sills/chassis areas getting corroded abit
Rear metal b/pipes getting corroded in places and at ends
Service brake efficiency low at 52% (50% = MINIMUM limit)
Slight wear and movement starting at both O/S/F and O/S/R top ball joints
front crossmember corroding
nearside front headlight aim at upper limits
offside rear tyre at 1.6mm limits of wear
rear metals corroding at joint to rear flexy brake pipes
some general corrosion in front and rear subframes and underbody areas
srs light on in dash panel
Airbag SRS light at dash stays ON sometimes
Appears to be slight wear and movement starting at N/S/F lower ball joint
Front and rear suspension and brake components getting abit corroded, and subframes
Front subframe mount areas at chassis abit corroded
Light scratches at screen
O/S/R end outer sill area abit corroded slightly
P.A.S. light at dash stays ON sometimes ( P.A.S. NOT fitted)
Rear Inner sill areas around subframe mounts getting abit corroded
Rear metal b/pipes abit corroded in places
Slight surface corrosion at b/disc faces
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Airbag SRS light at dash stays ON sometimes
Appears to be slight wear and movement starting at N/S/F lower ball joint
Front and rear suspension and brake components getting abit corroded, and subframes
Front subframe mount areas at chassis abit corroded
Light scratches at screen
O/S/R end outer sill area abit corroded slightly
P.A.S. light at dash stays ON sometimes ( P.A.S. NOT fitted)
Rear Inner sill areas around subframe mounts getting abit corroded
Rear metal b/pipes abit corroded in places
Slight surface corrosion at b/disc faces
nearside front shock absorber damp
oil filler neck housingloose fitting
rear metal brake pipes corroding
slight movement at nearside rear wheel/hub area
some general subframe corrosion and at vehicle body where rear subframe mounts
some lift detected in offside rear top suspension joint
some scratch marks at windscreen
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)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nearside front shock absorber damp
oil filler neck housingloose fitting
rear metal brake pipes corroding
slight movement at nearside rear wheel/hub area
some general subframe corrosion and at vehicle body where rear subframe mounts
some lift detected in offside rear top suspension joint
some scratch marks at windscreen
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
advise light wiper scratching
Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension interconnecting pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
advise light wiper scratching
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
advise n/s front brake binding slightly
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
advise n/s front brake binding slightly
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Slight up/down movement and wear at rear top ball joints starting
Slight wear and movement at N/S/F lower ball joint (Boarder line)
Small crack and light scratch at screen
Soundproofing at O/S/R inner w/arch insecure and has been fouling against tyre slightly (not at time of test)
How Reliable is the MG Mgf?
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N311 FPO is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 N311 FPO, 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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N311 FPO is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 February 1996.
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