MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,716 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
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)
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)
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
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)
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
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)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Radiator heavily corroded and falling apart.
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
How Reliable is the MG Mgf?
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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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N989 LGT is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 March 1996.
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