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N885 BRX

1996 MG Mgf

Pink Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,593 mi
Last recorded58,593 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN885 BRX
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2014 58,593 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

osf outer sill fractured not with in 30cm of a seatbelt or suspension mount

Fail 23 Jun 2014 58,589 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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)

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

osf outer sill fractured not with in 30cm of a seatbelt or suspension mount

Fail 17 Apr 2014 58,579 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2013 57,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

evidence of body filler in os ns outer sills

Pass 31 Jan 2012 55,508 miles

heavy corrosion round sub frames

water leak

Fail 26 Jan 2012 55,507 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

heavy corrosion round sub frames

water leak

Pass 3 Feb 2011 53,719 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 52,552 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 51,580 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 50,535 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 50,526 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both sills have parts of them covered with body filler

Pass 9 Mar 2007 46,820 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 46,820 miles

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

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

suspension low all round

Pass 3 Jul 2006 43,842 miles

both front tyres shouldering inner edge

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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N885 BRX is a 1996 MG Mgf in Pink 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 N885 BRX, 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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N885 BRX is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 July 1996.

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