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N7 RMB

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

115,246 mi
Last recorded115,246 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN7 RMB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 115,246 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 115,243 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2022 115,203 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2022 115,203 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 114,930 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 114,930 miles

Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Feb 2019 114,567 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2018 114,336 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 114,055 miles

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

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

head light beam paten poor condition

Pass 25 Jan 2016 113,146 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 113,146 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 111,434 miles

Brake servo weak

Front dipped lights slightly dim

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slave cylinder leaking

Fail 14 Jun 2014 111,424 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Brake servo weak

Front dipped lights slightly dim

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slave cylinder leaking

Pass 15 Mar 2013 107,587 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 107,418 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 104,777 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 104,777 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 102,978 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 100,798 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 100,798 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2008 97,685 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 97,349 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 97,349 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 85,097 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 82,637 miles

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

Nearside 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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N7 RMB is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 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 N7 RMB, 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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N7 RMB is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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