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N381 TTT

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

104,165 mi
Last recorded104,165 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN381 TTT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 104,165 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

suspension height is low

wiper blades are split but still clearing the screen

Pass 24 Nov 2015 101,852 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

Brake fluid below max

Exhaust system corroded

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush all age cracking (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear suspension components are corroded

oil leak from engine

very slight bind from offside front wheel

Pass 20 Nov 2014 98,773 miles

Corrosion to all front and rear suspension components

Corrosion to both inner and outer sill panels

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2014 98,773 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Corrosion to all front and rear suspension components

Corrosion to both inner and outer sill panels

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 95,079 miles

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

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

Slight play in steering rack inner joint

Fail 5 Nov 2013 95,079 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Slight play in steering rack inner joint

Pass 26 Nov 2012 90,861 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 24 Nov 2012 90,861 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front wiper blades in poor condition

slight bind from nearside front wheel

Pass 24 Nov 2011 86,434 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 86,434 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Bolt missing from exhaust flange.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs are badly corroded.

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.185/55r15 82V

Rear brake discs are corroded.

Pass 15 Oct 2010 82,388 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 76,034 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 76,034 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 69,374 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2007 67,808 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 67,807 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 60,118 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 60,118 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2005 58,842 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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N381 TTT is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green 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 N381 TTT, 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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N381 TTT is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 20 February 1996.

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