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94,911 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
car heavily undersealed underside
Car heavily undersealed
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Underside heavily undersealed
underside heavily undersealed
Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
under side heavily undersealed
Offside Front slight play in track rod
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
floor heavily undersealed
car underside very heavily undersealed all over
Car heavily undersealed covering floor , suspension and brake pipes
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released Cord tied to pedal (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Car heavily undersealed covering floor , suspension and brake pipes
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Welding at rear heavily undersealed
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill/wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor and inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front inner brake pads may be worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Floor corroded
Parking brake minimum requirements just met
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Floor at subframe (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Steering arm
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Steering arm has slight play
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear floor corroded at subframe
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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Not hitting windscreen (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Rear floor on both sides at subframe mounts (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
nearside rear tyre worn on inside
rear panel next to floor and sub-frame corroded on both sides
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
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N983 NGB is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 N983 NGB, 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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N983 NGB is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 December 1996.
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