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N818 KRT

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,467 mi
Last recorded70,467 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN818 KRT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 70,467 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted on inner face

slight play in nearside and offside rear hub top ball joints

under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 1 May 2014 70,124 miles

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

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

slight play in nearside and offside rear hub top ball joints

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 29 Apr 2014 70,123 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

slight play in nearside and offside rear hub top ball joints

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 14 May 2013 69,545 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 69,545 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 69,199 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside wiper blade starting to split

offside washer jets blocked

Pass 21 Apr 2011 67,806 miles

front tyres smaller than rear tyres

Fail 19 Apr 2011 67,806 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

front tyres smaller than rear tyres

offside washer jet blocked

Pass 14 Apr 2010 65,660 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

metal parts of front flexible brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 2 Apr 2009 63,383 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r hub top joint slight play

Fail 2 Apr 2009 63,383 miles

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r hub top joint slight play

Pass 28 Mar 2008 61,942 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

ride height below normal level

Pass 28 Mar 2007 58,821 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front to rear coolant pipes corroded

offside front tyre wearing close to 2mm

surface corrosion to nearside front brake disc

Fail 4 Apr 2006 58,082 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 58,082 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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N818 KRT is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N818 KRT, 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 N818 KRT registered?

N818 KRT is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 16 February 1996.

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