MOT Status
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97,775 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
exhaust flex in poor condition
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear flex in poor condition
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides minimal effort (1.4.1 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs - inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps - lens dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres perished(5mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system also deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres perishing(5mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
service brake efficiency 52% - just passed
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both fronts x2 (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe covered in wheel arch leaking creating a poor on floor (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn inside face x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked x1 (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears starting to wear x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres starting to perish x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
under body rust
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
parking brake performance poor, requirements just met
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
parking brake performance poor, requirements just met
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both starting to split and slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
warning light on dash
Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
All brake discs lightly corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced borderline pass (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
under trays fitted obscuring some testable components
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
All brake discs lightly corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced borderline pass (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
under trays fitted obscuring some testable components
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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)
Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
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N855 SGX is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.
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 N855 SGX, 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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N855 SGX is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 May 1996.
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