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JIL 5464

1996 MG Mgf

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,743 mi
Last recorded81,743 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIL 5464
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2010 81,743 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 80,496 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 80,492 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 78,875 miles

passenger headlight steamed up

slight inbalance on front brakes

Pass 23 Sep 2006 76,691 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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JIL 5464 is a 1996 MG Mgf in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JIL 5464, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JIL 5464 registered?

JIL 5464 is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 16 December 1996.

Is JIL 5464 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JIL 5464 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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