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M600 JTC

1996 MG Mgf

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests22 (9 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate40.9%

Mileage

76,273 mi
Last recorded76,273 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM600 JTC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 13 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 76,273 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 76,273 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Hand rotation of wheel (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Dec 2022 76,271 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear trailing arm bushes worn

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

centre brake light not working

Pass 19 Nov 2021 73,599 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front anti roll bar mount distorted

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake fluid appears contaminated

idle speed slightly high

o/s and n/s outer sills appear to have been filled

Fail 16 Nov 2021 73,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front anti roll bar mount distorted

Offside Rear brake disc been very hot due to slightly binding brake

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake fluid appears contaminated

idle speed slightly high

o/s and n/s outer sills appear to have been filled

Pass 4 Dec 2020 71,834 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 71,448 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 71,488 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 70,757 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 70,755 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 69,690 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 69,645 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

accident damage to front under body

Pass 1 Feb 2016 62,085 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill to floor rear end (6.1.B.2)

main feed fuel pipe corroded

n/s front tyre cracked

Fail 7 Jan 2016 62,082 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill rear end (6.1.B.2)

main fuel pipe corroded

n/s front tyre tread cracked

Fail 12 Jun 2015 61,932 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

brake pipes corroded

front suspension units damp

fuse box cover insecure

n/s/f tyre perished

poor headlamp beam images

Pass 9 Jun 2014 58,815 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 58,812 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 54,053 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 54,053 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 3 Apr 2009 54,045 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

underside corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2007 54,029 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 24 Oct 2006 53,989 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

suspension low minimum clearance on bump stops

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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M600 JTC is a 1996 MG Mgf in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40.9%.

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 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 M600 JTC, 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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M600 JTC is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 May 1996.

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