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N516 OJU

1995 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

51,505 mi
Last recorded51,505 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1995 MG Mgf77,333 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN516 OJU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 51,505 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 May 2024 50,715 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 50,251 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 49,880 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2021 49,880 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 49,427 miles

Nearside headlamp slightly deteriorated

Offside headlamp slightly deteriorated

Fail 21 Jul 2020 49,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside headlamp slightly deteriorated

Offside headlamp slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2019 48,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor aim (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor aim (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 48,675 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor aim (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor aim (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 48,145 miles

Coolant leak radiator

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

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

Fail 18 May 2018 48,145 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak radiator

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 46,190 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 44,504 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 41,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak ON ENGINE

Fail 9 Dec 2014 41,647 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak ON ENGINE

Pass 11 Dec 2013 39,451 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak ON ENGINE

Fail 11 Dec 2013 39,451 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak ON ENGINE

Pass 17 Dec 2012 36,665 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 36,652 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 34,911 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON INNER FACE

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

REAR BRAKE DISCS REQUIRED DUE TO BEING CORRODED ON INNER FACE

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 33,039 miles

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION LOW

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED INNER FACE

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coolant leaking STEEL PIPES REAR OF FLOOR

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 31,527 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

SUSPENSION LOW FRONT AND REAR

coolant leaking STEEL PIPES REAR OF FLOOR PAN

Pass 24 Sep 2008 30,009 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

suspension low front & rear

Pass 16 Apr 2007 27,827 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 26,704 miles

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

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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N516 OJU is a 1995 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 N516 OJU, 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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N516 OJU is a 1995 MG Mgf, first registered on 22 September 1995.

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