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M236 TAB

1995 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

10,714 mi
Last recorded10,714 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 1995 MG Mgf77,333 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM236 TAB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2021 10,714 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Inner arch on full lock. (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Inner arch on full lock. (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner wheel rubbing on lower suspension arm during suspension movement.

Offside Rear Inner wheel rubbing on lower suspension arm during suspension movement.

Pass 15 Aug 2020 10,616 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 10,320 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 10,320 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 8,640 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 8,499 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 8,152 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 8,109 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)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

suspension been lowered

Pass 24 Sep 2014 7,578 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 7,510 miles

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)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 7,035 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 6,894 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 5,883 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 5,219 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 5,169 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 5,119 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 3,782 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 2,531 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 865 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 865 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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M236 TAB is a 1995 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1995 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 77,333 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 M236 TAB, 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 31 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M236 TAB registered?

M236 TAB is a 1995 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M236 TAB safe to buy?

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