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J300 WTT

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,907 mi
Last recorded51,907 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ300 WTT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 51,907 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 51,868 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 51,741 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 51,737 miles

Coolant leak front to rear coolant pipes leaking ()

Pass 26 Jul 2017 51,327 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 51,284 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 51,284 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2016 51,279 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both headlights slightly deteriorated

engine & lower covers fitted

just passed brake & parking brake tests

Pass 3 Jun 2015 50,564 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jun 2015 50,564 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2014 50,403 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 50,403 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2013 49,855 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2013 49,855 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2012 49,649 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust flex pipe slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 May 2011 49,181 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres inner sidewalls splitting quite badly but no cords visable at time of test. 215/40ZR16

most of front & rear brake pipes not visable

Pass 17 Feb 2010 48,288 miles

front pads about 4mm

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 47,039 miles

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

brake fluid between min & max.

Pass 26 Feb 2008 44,711 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 42,593 miles

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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J300 WTT is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 J300 WTT, 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 J300 WTT registered?

J300 WTT is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is J300 WTT safe to buy?

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