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N395 HSX

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

81,390 mi
Last recorded81,390 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN395 HSX
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 81,390 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 81,058 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 81,385 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 81,378 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sills outers (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 80,899 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 80,896 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 80,250 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside and offside front tyres splitting

Fail 14 Jul 2014 80,250 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside and offside front tyres splitting

nearside rear driveshaft boot insecure

Pass 25 Jul 2013 79,329 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 79,320 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 78,505 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 78,483 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 77,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 77,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 76,158 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 74,674 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 74,648 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 72,952 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 72,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 71,462 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 69,094 miles

front cross member slight damage

Fail 14 Jun 2006

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both rear discs stc

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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N395 HSX is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 N395 HSX, 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 N395 HSX registered?

N395 HSX is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 June 1996.

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