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N740 YKP

1995 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

137,724 mi
Last recorded137,724 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 1995 MG Mgf77,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN740 YKP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 137,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 137,722 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)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 137,293 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 137,264 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 137,261 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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 131,264 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 130,823 miles

front number plate is cracked still legible and secure

rear outer sills are corroding, not excessive

rear trailling arm bushes have slight play front and rear

tyres perishing not excessively cracked or showing canvas

Pass 3 Apr 2014 130,705 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 129,856 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 127,952 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear outer door sills corroding at the rear

Pass 11 Mar 2011 124,374 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 120,061 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 115,928 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

radiator fins corroding away keep an eye on the coolant level and the heater gauge especially in traffic

rear exhaust box corroding, not blowing at present

Pass 29 Mar 2008 112,470 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 109,217 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 101,507 miles

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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N740 YKP is a 1995 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N740 YKP, 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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N740 YKP is a 1995 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 October 1995.

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