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N805 MHR

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2014
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

105,243 mi
Last recorded105,243 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN805 MHR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2013 105,243 miles

headlight images dull

nearside front tyre worn too limit

nearside rear tyre approaching limit

offside front drop link deteriorating

oily residue under engine

outer sills corroded

slight wheel bind nearside rear

Fail 14 Mar 2013 105,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

headlight images dull

nearside front tyre worn too limit

nearside rear tyre approaching limit

offside front drop link deteriorating

oily residue under engine

outer sills corroded

slight wheel bind nearside rear

Fail 18 Feb 2013 105,123 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

headlamp image dull

near side rear tyre approaching

off side front drop link deteriorating

slight binding near side rear brakes

Pass 8 Sep 2011 98,706 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 98,706 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside rear brake / wheel is starting to bind !

Oil leak

all shock absorbers are covered in grease !

both front tyres are starting to perish & scuff on the inner edge !

nearside rear outer brake disc is lightely corroded !

Fail 12 May 2011 98,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

drivers seat belt bolt loose but secure

hand brake feels stiff

near side front wheel inner rim dented

near side rear outer sill corrosion not considered excessive

numerous areas of corrosion

off side front upper ball joint split

washers could do with adjustment

Fail 14 Apr 2011 98,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

brake fluid level low

corrossion near side rear outer sill not excessive

drivers rear seat bolt loose

front discs corroded

near side rear indicator starting too show white light

numerous areas of corrossion

off side front tyre perishing and wearing inner edge

off side rear indicator starting too show white light

slight play near side front track rod end boot split

slight play near side rear wheel bearing

Pass 15 Aug 2009 94,000 miles

Coolant pipes corroded

All shock absorbers damp

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2009 94,000 miles

All shock absorbers damp

Coolant pipes corroded

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2007 92,401 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 91,901 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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N805 MHR is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 N805 MHR, 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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What year was N805 MHR registered?

N805 MHR is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 March 1996.

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