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J9 PRN

1996 MG Mgf

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

35,415 mi
Last recorded35,415 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 PRN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 35,415 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2019 35,392 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 35,106 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 35,088 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Apr 2017 35,086 miles

Emissions not tested Over heated during basic emissions test no cooling fan cut in coolant leaking from filler cap (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 34,952 miles

Oil leak offside rear around oil filter /pressure switch area

Pass 18 Apr 2015 33,987 miles

Both front shock absorbers have slight dampness

Offside front head lamp has slight damage

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 33,734 miles

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

Oil residue around oil filter area

Pass 6 Apr 2013 33,325 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2012 32,594 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2012 32,594 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2011 31,347 miles

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

Nearside front wiper is partially blocked

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

Offside front headlamp has slight damage

Oil leak offside rear

Pass 23 Apr 2010 29,823 miles

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)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 29,803 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2008 29,803 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 28,880 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 28,770 miles

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)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 27,544 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 26,010 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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J9 PRN is a 1996 MG Mgf in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 J9 PRN, 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 J9 PRN registered?

J9 PRN is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 25 October 1996.

Is J9 PRN safe to buy?

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