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UIW 3673

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

39,841 mi
Last recorded39,841 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUIW 3673
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011 39,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery insacure

both headlamps in poor condition,will need attention in the near future

early deteriation to front number plate

Fail 1 Jul 2011 39,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery insacure

both headlamps in poor condition,will need attention in the near future

early deteriation to front number plate

Pass 7 Jun 2010 38,912 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

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

front to rear metal cooling pipes under vehicle are heavily corroded in places

offside front anti roll bar link joint worn slightly

Fail 3 Jun 2010 38,832 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front number plate deteriorated

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 37,932 miles

coolant tempreture gauge not working

engine over heating

Fail 28 May 2009 37,931 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

coolant tempreture gauge not working

engine over heating

Pass 3 Jun 2008 36,544 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 36,544 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 34,081 miles

both headlamp dip beams dull

Pass 24 Apr 2006 33,313 miles

heavy surface rusting on suspension units

parking brake just to req standard

surface rusting on front and rear discs

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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UIW 3673 is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UIW 3673, 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 UIW 3673 registered?

UIW 3673 is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is UIW 3673 safe to buy?

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