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J80 PJN

1999 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

55,098 mi
Last recorded55,098 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2020
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ80 PJN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2020 55,098 miles

Front suspension and subframe areas corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake requires attention

Fail 20 Jun 2020 55,098 miles

Front suspension and subframe areas corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake requires attention

Pass 28 Sep 2015 50,894 miles

Front and rear sub-frames corroded

Slight movement and harshness from nearside front wheel bearing

Suspension low

Fail 19 Sep 2015 50,746 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Item removed from drivers view prior to test

Front and rear sub-frames corroded

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Slight movement and harshness from nearside front wheel bearing

Suspension low

Pass 20 Sep 2014 45,511 miles

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

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

both front tyres perished

both headlight images poor (attention soon)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 39,469 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 39,469 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 26 Sep 2012 39,217 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

offside front wiper split at one end

suspension low

Fail 25 Sep 2012 39,217 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

offside front wiper split at one end

suspension low

Pass 10 Sep 2011 38,841 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 38,297 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 38,032 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 37,484 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 36,846 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 36,048 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 33,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

suspension appears to be low

Pass 14 Sep 2005 33,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

suspension appears to be low

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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J80 PJN is a 1999 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1999 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 62,191 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 J80 PJN, 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 27 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J80 PJN registered?

J80 PJN is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 20 January 1999.

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