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N659 DRJ

1995 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

92,540 mi
Last recorded92,540 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 1995 MG Mgf77,333 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN659 DRJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 92,540 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 90,830 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 90,788 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box split (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2018 89,079 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 87,072 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 85,241 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 83,397 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 83,397 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 23 Aug 2014 83,378 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)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2013 82,302 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 80,283 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 80,256 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)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 78,852 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 76,851 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 76,827 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)

Pass 23 May 2009 75,476 miles

condition of offside h/light

condition of offside wiper blade

Fail 13 Sep 2008 75,460 miles

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)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

General corosion to underbody

Heavy corosion to front sub frame

Wear to front tyres

Pass 11 Oct 2007 73,967 miles

Condition of offside outer sill at rear

Corosion throughout underbody

Corosion to front anti roll bar

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Smoke from exhaust Borderline

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Wear to both front tyres on edges

Fail 29 Sep 2007 73,953 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Condition of offside outer sill at rear

Corosion throughout underbody

Corosion to front anti roll bar

Corosion to nearside front wishbone

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Wear to both front tyres on edges

Pass 21 Dec 2005 66,229 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 66,229 miles

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

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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N659 DRJ is a 1995 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 N659 DRJ, 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 N659 DRJ registered?

N659 DRJ is a 1995 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N659 DRJ safe to buy?

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