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N989 LGT

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

117,716 mi
Last recorded117,716 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN989 LGT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 117,716 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 113,322 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2014 113,322 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 110,907 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Oct 2013 110,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Sep 2013 110,880 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

1x high level brake light bulb not working

1x reverse lamp not working

Brake pedal creeps slightly on application

Corrosion to rear discs

EMISSION READING VERY ERRATIC - huge constant fluctuation incorporating pass and fail readings - happened to be low, and pass, at end of run

Front subframe bushes perishing

Nearside headlamp aim pattern dull - MINIMUM REQUIREMENT ONLY, AT TIME OF TEST

Offside front seatbelt only just releases under applied pressure - MINIMUM REQUIREMENT ONLY, AT TIME OF TEST

Offside headlamp aim pattern dull - MINIMUM REQUIREMENT ONLY, AT TIME OF TEST

Offside rear shock absorber bushes perishing - MEETS MINIMUM REQUIREMENT ONLY, AT TIME OF TEST

Rear brake pipes cable tied - MEETS MINIMUM REQUIREMENT ONLY, AT TIME OF TEST

Repairs to both sills and various underside portions. Some appear heavily covered / masked

Cracks in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2012 107,520 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 107,520 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 107,483 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Radiator corroded and missing vains

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Water Leak poss from water leak

holes in soft top

Pass 14 May 2011 106,869 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 100,869 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 100,621 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 100,619 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)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 99,179 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Radiator heavily corroded and falling apart.

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

Fail 18 Oct 2007 99,171 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Radiator heavily corroded and falling apart.

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 97,919 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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N989 LGT is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 N989 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 N989 LGT registered?

N989 LGT is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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