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N98 WEG

1996 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,076 mi
Last recorded115,076 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN98 WEG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2011 115,076 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all four brake disc's showing some corrosion.

Fail 15 Sep 2011 115,063 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all four brake dics in a poor condition . brakes also holding on slightly.

Pass 2 Jul 2010 114,885 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 113,270 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

all rubber flexable brake pipe ferrules have slight corrosion

engine oil filter/oil pressure switch slight leak

o/s/f tyre inner wear

slight under body corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2008 111,468 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 111,458 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 108,548 miles

some under body rusting

Pass 20 Jun 2006 106,203 miles

CLUTCH FLUID PIPE CORRODED

COOLANT PIPES CORRODED

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2005 104,218 miles

BOTH NEARSIDE TYRES SHOULDERED CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

COOLANT PIPES UNDER VEHICLE HEAVILY CORRODED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FRONT BRAKE HOSE LINK PIPES CORRODED ADVISE REN EWAL

SUBFRAMES SHOWIN G SIGNS OF CORROISSION OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 18 Jul 2005 104,206 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE HOSE LINK PIPES CORRODED ADVISE RENEWAL

ADVISE SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW

COOLANT PIPES UNDER VEHICLE HEAVILY CORRODED

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

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

SUBFRAMES HEAVILY CORRODED IN PLACES

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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N98 WEG is a 1996 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N98 WEG, 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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N98 WEG is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 April 1996.

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