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N801 UPG

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

24,442 mi
Last recorded24,442 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN801 UPG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 24,442 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 24,442 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 23,985 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 23,905 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 23,890 miles

Brake performance not tested cooling system pressurised, (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested tick over to high 2000rpm. (7.3.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 23,690 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 23,690 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 23,638 miles

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

washers poor

Fail 10 Apr 2015 23,638 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

washers poor

Pass 24 Aug 2012 23,391 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

battery loose

corrosion and damage to sills

corrosion to all suspension componets

exhaust corroded

srs light on

Fail 22 Aug 2012 23,391 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

battery loose

corrosion and damage to sills

corrosion to all suspension componets

exhaust corroded

srs light on

Pass 9 Apr 2011 23,359 miles

Battery insecure

front and rear subframes corroded

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

rear sills corroded

srs light on

supension components corroded

wipers poor

Fail 9 Apr 2011 23,359 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Battery insecure

front and rear subframes corroded

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

rear sills corroded

side lights not working with engine not running

srs light on

supension components corroded

wipers poor

Pass 19 Mar 2008 23,116 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 22,485 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 22,485 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N801 UPG is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 N801 UPG, 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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N801 UPG is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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