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JMN 958L

1999 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2014
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

61,698 mi
Last recorded61,698 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMN 958L
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2013 61,698 miles

corrosion on rear brake disks

exhaust emmisions only just passed, i suspect catalitic converter aged

multiple minor engine oil leaks

oil filler head insecure due to broken bracket. head only supported by dipstic tube

surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

visible leak from clutch hydraulic slave cylinder

Fail 6 Jun 2013 61,698 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Fluid suspension interconnecting pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

corrosion on rear brake disks

exhaust emmisions only just passed, i suspect catalitic converter aged

front tyres worn abnormally on inner edges, recomend alignment checked

multiple minor engine oil leaks

oil filler head insecure due to broken bracket. head only supported by dipstic tube

surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

visible leak from clutch hydraulic slave cylinder

Fail 7 Oct 2009 42,088 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

n/s/f tyre is cracking in the tread area and is also edgy

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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JMN 958L is a 1999 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JMN 958L, 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.

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What year was JMN 958L registered?

JMN 958L is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 September 1999.

Is JMN 958L safe to buy?

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