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N903 YCJ

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

100,667 mi
Last recorded100,667 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN903 YCJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 100,667 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 100,320 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 100,028 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 99,684 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 99,683 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 99,472 miles

fuel line corroded.

osr brake binding slightly.

Pass 23 Apr 2015 99,284 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 98,925 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 98,106 miles

front subframe surface corrosion

rear brake discs worn

Fail 10 Dec 2012 98,106 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

front subframe surface corrosion

rear brake discs worn

Pass 31 Oct 2011 98,050 miles

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

interiour mirror loose

Fail 26 Oct 2011 98,048 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

interiour mirror loose

Fail 23 Feb 2011 98,036 miles

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

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

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

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 96,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Negative battary terminal insecure.

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2009 96,098 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Negative battary terminal insecure.

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2008 92,862 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust heat shield insecure

minor corrosion nearside rear brake disc

Pass 15 Jun 2007 88,717 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 88,717 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 84,524 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

oil leak

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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N903 YCJ is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 N903 YCJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N903 YCJ registered?

N903 YCJ is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 May 1996.

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The MOT history for N903 YCJ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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