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N296 UHO

1995 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,061 mi
Last recorded88,061 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 1995 MG Mgf77,333 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN296 UHO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 88,061 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corroded

general corrosion to vehicle and suspension components

surface corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Pass 18 Jul 2016 85,304 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 75,549 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 75,453 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 74,124 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 73,056 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 71,831 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 May 2012 71,770 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 70,971 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

coolant pipes corroded

slight play in offside front bottom ball joint

Pass 28 Apr 2011 70,971 miles

coolant pipes corroded

slight play in offside front bottom ball joint

Pass 28 May 2010 67,974 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 67,837 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)

Pass 18 May 2009 65,468 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 61,941 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 58,312 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 58,312 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 May 2006 54,640 miles

both front top ball joints worn slightly

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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N296 UHO is a 1995 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 N296 UHO, 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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N296 UHO is a 1995 MG Mgf, first registered on 15 November 1995.

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