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N797 WPT

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,419 mi
Last recorded54,419 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN797 WPT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,790cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2015 54,419 miles

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

front anti-roll bar fixing bracket damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2014 52,854 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 52,849 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 Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

parking brake warning light stays on

Fail 13 May 2013 52,832 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

damage to front landing panel

suspension heights incorrect

Pass 23 Apr 2012 45,786 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 45,784 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

tyre pressures low

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 45,737 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 45,688 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 45,459 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 45,109 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 40,477 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2006 40,477 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 38,279 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 37,710 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Battrey Loose,Front tyres Cracking

Pass 12 Sep 2005 23,404 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 23,404 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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N797 WPT is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N797 WPT, 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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N797 WPT is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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