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N873 MGK

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,410 mi
Last recorded117,410 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN873 MGK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 117,410 miles

Corrosion to outer skin of exhaust backbox

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 28 May 2015 117,407 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)

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

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

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

Corrosion to outer skin of exhaust backbox

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 99,176 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

advise rear exhaust rusty.

Fail 27 May 2014 99,176 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

advise rear exhaust rusty.

Pass 22 May 2013 80,038 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 71,512 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 65,358 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 61,076 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 61,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 56,920 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 52,681 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 48,332 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 41,689 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 41,689 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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N873 MGK is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N873 MGK, 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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N873 MGK is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 17 April 1996.

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