MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,184 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
both outer sills slightly corroded at rear
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
both outer sills slightly corroded at rear
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
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)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Body has slight corrosion both sills (6.1.B.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edges (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside rear sill slightly corroded
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Gas suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside rear sill slightly corroded
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rusting behind rear bumper
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rusting behind rear bumper
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
advise floorpan is generally rusty
advise front and rear subframes are rusty
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
advise floorpan is generally rusty
advise front and rear subframes are rusty
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (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)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
rear brake disspitted both sides
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)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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)
both front head light beam patterns dim
rear brake discs heavly pitted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
rear number plate deterioating
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
water leak on heater pipe at rear
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Top MOT Failure Points
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N960 MGF is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.
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 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 N960 MGF, 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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N960 MGF is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 March 1996.
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