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N812 SVC

1995 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

59,924 mi
Last recorded59,924 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 1995 MG Mgf77,333 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN812 SVC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 59,924 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in Steering Wheel Mount

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 59,920 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in Steering Wheel Mount

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 59,917 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Deteriorated (0.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front no air bags fitted.

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 59,290 miles

Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing rack gaitor fouling on abs wire (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering linkage lightly rubbing column (2.1.4 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front to rear coolant pipes corroded

nearside rear exhaust dummy tailpipe cracked

offside rear suspension pipe insecure

Fail 25 Nov 2020 59,290 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing rack gaitor fouling on abs wire (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering linkage lightly rubbing column (2.1.4 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front to rear coolant pipes corroded

nearside rear exhaust dummy tailpipe cracked

offside rear suspension pipe insecure

Fail 3 Oct 2016 59,271 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear exhaust dummy tailpipe cracked

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

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

front inner anti roll bar bushes squashed

front to rear coolant pipes corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2015 58,113 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

some discolouration of front number plate

some insecurity of main brake pipe

some oil loss

vehicle body and structure sound and secure but some section corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2015 58,102 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

some discolouration of front number plate

some insecurity of main brake pipe

some oil loss

vehicle body and structure sound and secure but some section corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2014 57,609 miles

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

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

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

some oil loss

Pass 14 Sep 2012 57,191 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 56,864 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

some play in steering wheel, not excessive

Pass 9 Sep 2010 55,978 miles

Air bag light on

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil loss from oil cooler

Slight corrosion of front subframe

Fail 3 Sep 2010 55,878 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Air bag light on

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil loss from oil cooler

Slight corrosion of front subframe

Pass 9 Sep 2009 55,374 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Sep 2009 55,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 53,983 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 51,685 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 46,376 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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N812 SVC is a 1995 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 N812 SVC, 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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N812 SVC is a 1995 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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