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N948 FSG

1996 MG Mgf

Bronze Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,129 mi
Last recorded89,129 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN948 FSG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 89,129 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 89,124 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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 Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded metal pipe section on the flexi pipe (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm rose bush attached to hub on rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 87,842 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 86,090 miles

front flexi hoses corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2013 86,085 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front flexi hoses corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2012 84,694 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 84,693 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 83,146 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 81,990 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle under-side has heavy rusting front and rear.

Fail 15 Feb 2010 81,930 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 80,046 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 80,046 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 77,365 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 77,365 miles

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

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

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

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

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

clutch hydraulic pipe very heavily corroded beneath car

Pass 12 Feb 2007 72,775 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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N948 FSG is a 1996 MG Mgf in Bronze with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N948 FSG, 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 N948 FSG registered?

N948 FSG is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 9 April 1996.

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