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N840 MGH

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,948 mi
Last recorded84,948 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN840 MGH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2013 84,948 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 May 2013 84,937 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 84,766 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 78,317 miles

Brake lights intermittently remain on when foot released from pedal. Advise trigger switch adjustment may be required

Braking system only just met required braking efficiency so allow brakes further bedding in period to reach full potential

OIl residue on enginie. Advise full clean and re check for leak(s)

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

Offside rear brake discs corroded

Power steering feels slightly heavy and power steering warning light on at time of test. As of April 2012 this will be a reason for rejection (FAIL) so advise further investigation required

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 78,317 miles

Brake lights intermittently remain on when foot released from pedal. Advise trigger switch adjustment may be required

Braking system only just met required braking efficiency so allow brakes further bedding in period to reach full potential

OIl residue on enginie. Advise full clean and re check for leak(s)

Offside rear brake discs corroded

Power steering feels slightly heavy and power steering warning light on at time of test. As of April 2012 this will be a reason for rejection (FAIL) so advise further investigation required

Fail 2 Jan 2012 78,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front and rear brake discs are in VERY poor condition

Pass 22 Mar 2010 75,404 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 69,701 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 69,262 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 68,790 miles

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

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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N840 MGH is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N840 MGH, 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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N840 MGH is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 17 May 1996.

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