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N970 TRU

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,630 mi
Last recorded54,630 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN970 TRU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2018 54,630 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer outer skin corroded and loose, inner silencer leaking and blowing. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Wishbone corroded hole on inner lower face. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak Engine leaks from expansion tank when warm! ()

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Silencer outer covering corroded through and loose. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs in poor condition on inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Ridged section of front flexible is corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension ride height too low.

Pass 15 May 2015 52,616 miles

Both front tyres worn unevenly

Front brakes very pitted

Surface corrosion on the underside of the vehicle both body and chassis

Pass 20 May 2014 50,938 miles

Nearside rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of the other lamps

Surface corrosion on the suspension front and rear

Surface corrosion on the underside of the vehicle

Pass 16 May 2013 49,009 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 46,779 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 46,779 miles

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

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 9 May 2011 44,336 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 42,299 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 41,012 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 39,360 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 28 Apr 2008 39,357 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 38,250 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 31,222 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 36,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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N970 TRU is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green 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 N970 TRU, 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 N970 TRU registered?

N970 TRU is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 9 May 1996.

Is N970 TRU safe to buy?

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