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N975 LGT

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

129,543 mi
Last recorded129,543 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2014
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN975 LGT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2014 129,543 miles

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 123,376 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2013 123,376 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 120,069 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2011 114,909 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 114,902 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2011 144,551 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

steering fault lamp on dash

Oil leak

both front drop link rubbers perishing

offside front fog lense smashed

offside front top ball joint rubber split

offside rear brake disc slightly pitted

two LED's not working in centre brake light

underbody corrosion developing

Pass 9 Jul 2010 110,959 miles

High level brake light has 2 bulbs out.

Slight scratching to windscreen.

Pass 11 Jul 2009 105,433 miles

Slight scratching to windscreen but does not obscure drivers view of the road.

Pass 12 Jul 2008 104,986 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 104,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 97,054 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 97,054 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 90,100 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 90,100 miles

Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

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

thise vehicle is over heter

Pass 9 Sep 2005 79,669 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 79,668 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (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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N975 LGT is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 N975 LGT, 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 N975 LGT registered?

N975 LGT is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 25 March 1996.

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