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N484 KYG

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

65,004 mi
Last recorded65,004 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN484 KYG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 65,004 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 64,981 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 63,848 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 63,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 62,952 miles

rear pads not visible

underside corrosion

Fail 8 Nov 2014 61,951 miles

Front and rear brake discs becoming worn and corroded

Front brake pads getting low

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Some under vehicle components becoming corroded

o/s outer sill becoming corroded

o/s/r exhaust hanger missing (system still supported)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 61,951 miles

Front and rear brake discs becoming worn and corroded

Front brake pads getting low

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Some under vehicle components becoming corroded

o/s outer sill becoming corroded

o/s/r exhaust hanger missing (system still supported)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 61,150 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

front brake discs in poor condition

o/s/r exhaust mount incomplete ( system still supported)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 61,150 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

front brake discs in poor condition

o/s/r exhaust mount incomplete ( system still supported)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 59,073 miles

o/s outer sill corroded

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight movement

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2012 59,066 miles

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

rear brake pipes corroded

o/s outer sill corroded

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight movement

Pass 27 Oct 2011 57,154 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 57,151 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 55,495 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 55,495 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 51,867 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2009 51,864 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 48,972 miles

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear exhaust silencer starting to corrode

rear of front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

suspension low at rear of vehicle

Fail 29 Oct 2008 48,964 miles

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

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

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear exhaust silencer starting to corrode

rear of front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

suspension low at rear of vehicle

Pass 7 Nov 2007 45,615 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 2 Nov 2007 45,585 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 42,410 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 42,239 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear flexi brake hoses ferrules slightly corroded

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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N484 KYG is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 N484 KYG, 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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N484 KYG is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 10 June 1996.

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