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N480 SEL

1995 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,801 mi
Last recorded129,801 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 1995 MG Mgf77,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN480 SEL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 129,801 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 129,801 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 127,452 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 127,452 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 126,173 miles

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

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

surface corrosion on all brake discs

Fail 27 Jun 2017 126,170 miles

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

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)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre cracked between tread

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

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

Offside Rear brake slightly tight

surface corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 4 Jul 2016 126,166 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 126,166 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 123,249 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 116,788 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 113,276 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 111,389 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 110,410 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 108,690 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 108,362 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 102,936 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 90,837 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2006 90,837 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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N480 SEL is a 1995 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N480 SEL, 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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N480 SEL is a 1995 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 October 1995.

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