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N968 HUD

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,868 mi
Last recorded62,868 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN968 HUD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 62,868 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front to rear coolant pipes corroded,no leaks

clutch fluid pipe corroded

exhaust flexi and rear silencer poor

Pass 18 May 2022 62,506 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front to rear metal coolant pipes corroding,no leaks

silencer slight deterioration

Pass 13 Jul 2020 62,072 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 61,239 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system deteriorating,not blowing at time of test

front to rear coolant pipes corroded,no leaks

surface corrosion rear subframe

Pass 18 May 2018 59,956 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

both metal coolant pipes corroded,no leaks

exhaust front flexi and rear silencer poor condition,not blowing at time of test

suspension low

Fail 17 May 2018 59,956 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake not binding,but tighter than normal

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

both metal coolant pipes corroded,no leaks

exhaust front flexi and rear silencer poor condition,not blowing at time of test

suspension low

Pass 6 May 2017 59,190 miles

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

Offside wheel not binding,but tighter than normal

Rear silencer slight deterioration

exhaust front flexi deteriorating,not blowing at time of test

Pass 18 May 2016 57,829 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2016 57,829 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 57,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 57,246 miles

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)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 56,361 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 53,479 miles

front tyres wearing inner treads

nearside rear outer wheel rim slightly damaged

offside rear brake showing signs of binding at some point

sligth lift offside front top ball joint

Fail 28 Oct 2011 53,469 miles

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

front tyres wearing inner treads

nearside rear outer wheel rim slightly damaged

offside rear brake showing signs of binding at some point

sligth lift offside front top ball joint

Pass 29 Oct 2010 48,965 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 47,573 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 45,501 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 42,092 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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N968 HUD is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N968 HUD, 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 N968 HUD registered?

N968 HUD is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 January 1996.

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