MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,940 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside handbrake cable is possibly seized
Offside rear caliper handbrake mechanism stuck applied
Offside rear sill damaged due to being jacked incorrectly
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside handbrake cable is possibly seized
Offside rear caliper handbrake mechanism stuck applied
Offside rear sill damaged due to being jacked incorrectly
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres craking to the tred
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)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the MG Mgf?
Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N140 LGK is a 1996 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 N140 LGK, 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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N140 LGK is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 10 April 1996.
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