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N390 EKA

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

95,380 mi
Last recorded95,380 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN390 EKA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2012 95,380 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

air bag light displayed

all front suspension components corroded

nearside front chassis box section corroded but not excessive

offside front chassis box section corroded but not excessive

offside rear wheel arch/outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2011 88,193 miles

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

discs inner faces poor

under seal peeing on sill and joints, surface rust forming

Fail 13 Aug 2011 88,183 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

discs inner faces poor

under seal peeing on sill and joints, surface rust forming

Fail 15 Jun 2011 88,125 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

both rear disc's corred inside edge

Pass 23 Jun 2010 81,733 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

air bag warning light displayed

front brake discs slightly pitted

parking brake lever high-close to fail

rear brake discs slightly pitted

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 16 Jun 2010 81,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

air bag warning light displayed

front brake discs slightly pitted

parking brake lever high-close to fail

rear brake discs slightly pitted

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 30 May 2009 78,253 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 71,806 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2007 66,839 miles

Advise play both rear upper suspension arm ball joints.

Advise wear both front brake discs.

Pass 15 May 2006 57,965 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 57,804 miles

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

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

Advise front brake disc wear.

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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N390 EKA is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N390 EKA, 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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What year was N390 EKA registered?

N390 EKA is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 4 April 1996.

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