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N844 OYV

1996 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

49,550 mi
Last recorded49,550 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN844 OYV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 49,550 miles

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

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 49,204 miles

General surface corrosion to underside

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Sep 2017 49,204 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

General surface corrosion to underside

Pass 12 Sep 2016 48,354 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 48,336 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 48,028 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 48,009 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 48,009 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2013 47,629 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 47,629 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 46,957 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 46,957 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 22 May 2012 46,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

srs light stays on

Pass 13 Dec 2010 46,139 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 46,139 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 45,565 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 44,596 miles

N/S/F Indicator lamp has a hole in in lense but has an amber bulb.

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

Fail 4 Jun 2008 44,596 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/S/F Indicator lamp has a hole in in lense but has an amber bulb.

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 43,048 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 43,048 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 41,411 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 41,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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N844 OYV is a 1996 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N844 OYV, 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 N844 OYV registered?

N844 OYV is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 February 1996.

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