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N112 EWD

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

55,524 mi
Last recorded55,524 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN112 EWD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 55,524 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 55,508 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2023 54,328 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2023 54,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2022 52,583 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 52,571 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 51,838 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 51,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 30 May 2019 50,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

clutch slave cylinder has slight weep of fluid

Fail 15 May 2019 50,278 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

clutch slave cylinder has slight weep of fluid

Pass 22 May 2018 49,348 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 May 2018 49,345 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Feb 2018 49,332 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering warning lamp illuminated

Pass 14 Oct 2010 48,152 miles

Both front brake discs getting corroded and pitting inner surface.

Slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing.

front head lamp misted up slightly

o/s/f lower wishbone getting corroded.

Pass 16 Oct 2009 46,960 miles

Both front lights slightly misted up

front discs slightly worn

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 3 Oct 2008 45,920 miles

disc sufaces corroded due to lack of use

slight play in both rear tca bushes

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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N112 EWD is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red 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 N112 EWD, 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 N112 EWD registered?

N112 EWD is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 4 May 1996.

Is N112 EWD safe to buy?

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