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N456 XJW

1995 MG Mgf

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2013
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

66,538 mi
Last recorded66,538 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2012
Typical for 1995 MG Mgf77,333 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN456 XJW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2012 66,538 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

corrosion on comps and structure // steering and susp slight // tyres // brakes req strip check // p.steer // exhaust //w.bearings

Pass 16 Oct 2012 66,538 miles

corrosion on comps and structure // steering and susp slight // tyres // brakes req strip check // p.steer // exhaust //w.bearings

Fail 9 Aug 2012 66,526 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

corrosion on comps and structure // steering and susp slight // tyres // b.pipes // brakes req strip check // b.discs

Pass 27 Aug 2011 65,061 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 65,061 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 56,925 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

corrosion to both rear sills

slight play to nearside rear upper ball joint

Fail 12 Jun 2009 56,900 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

corrosion to offside outer sill

Pass 5 Mar 2008 52,809 miles

nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded and weak

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2008 52,808 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded and weak

offside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear heat shield fouling drive shaft

Pass 21 Feb 2007 48,974 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 48,974 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2007 48,974 miles

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)

Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

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

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

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

air bag warning light permanently on

slight play in o/s/f top ball joint

Pass 22 Feb 2006 45,512 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

advise entire underside of vehicle showing early signs of corrosion

advise very little suspension movement adjustment or repair may be required

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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N456 XJW is a 1995 MG Mgf in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

Across all 1995 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 77,333 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 N456 XJW, 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 31 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N456 XJW registered?

N456 XJW is a 1995 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 December 1995.

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