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95,466 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe and rear subframe -- in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal And rear mounting areas. Also under seal on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Dip beam (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexi pipe area (6.1.2 (a))
Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides, of sill seams have some deformity (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Splits in inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Splits in inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe and rear subframe -- in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms inner bushes/bolts have some movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal And rear mounting areas. Also under seal on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure ABS wire insecure (4.11 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Dip beam (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexi pipe area (6.1.2 (a))
Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides, of sill seams have some deformity (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front blades (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure Bracket has corrosion (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Top hub ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure Rear subframe front bracket (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively Both front reluctor rings have some corrosion (1.6 (c))
Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill seams both sides at jacking area (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting bracket has some corrosion
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe area (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust heat shield loose
Rear Some gearbox / bell housing bolts missing
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
parking brake has no reserve travel
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached Play in lower bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing Upper arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Outer sill damaged
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear exhaust box and support deteriorating
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
bonnet release stiff
exhaust deteriorating
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
front inner brake disc wear close to limit
nearside rear brake disc overheated
offside and nearside rear tyre wear
Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front to rear coolant pipe deteriorating
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside steering rack play
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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J55 JNL is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2004 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 43,805 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 Tf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J55 JNL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The MG Tf typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this MG Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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J55 JNL is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 November 2004.
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