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N41 KWX

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

76,017 mi
Last recorded76,017 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2017
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN41 KWX
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2017 76,017 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2017 76,017 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 75,261 miles

small play in osf top ball joint

subframes and sills rusty

Fail 12 Feb 2016 75,255 miles

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

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

small play in osf top ball joint

subframes and sills rusty

Pass 30 Jan 2015 73,969 miles

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

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

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

PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY ONLY JUST MET

Fail 29 Jan 2015 73,967 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 72,179 miles

front and rera chassis rusty

slight blow on exhaust

Fail 14 Feb 2014 72,172 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear chassis rusty

Pass 13 Feb 2013 69,241 miles

both mid outer sills starting to rust

both rear metal brake pipes to flexys slightly corroded.

metal brake pipe front to rear slightly corroded

metal brake pipe on rear bulkhead slightly corroded.

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 5 Feb 2013 69,219 miles

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

both mid outer sills starting to rust

both rear metal brake pipes to flexys slightly corroded.

metal brake pipe front to rear slightly corroded

metal brake pipe on rear bulkhead slightly corroded.

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 28 Feb 2012 65,864 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 65,782 miles

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

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

exhaust has slight leak on flexy

offside rear outer sill signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2011 61,436 miles

front to rear brake pipe rusty

headlight outputs slightly reduced

Fail 25 Feb 2011 61,386 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front to rear brake pipe rusty

headlight outputs slightly reduced

Pass 27 Jan 2010 58,578 miles

chip in screen

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 24 Apr 2008 57,580 miles

chip in screen rear brakes operating slightly out of balance

Pass 11 Apr 2007 54,094 miles

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

small chip in windscreen

Pass 3 Mar 2006 46,202 miles

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

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

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

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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N41 KWX is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 N41 KWX, 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 N41 KWX registered?

N41 KWX is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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