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M6 FCJ

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,430 mi
Last recorded54,430 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 FCJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2012 54,430 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 54,416 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 47,608 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear shock bushes s/worn

Pass 12 Oct 2010 39,369 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 32,343 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 26,662 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 25,258 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 24,184 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 23,690 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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M6 FCJ is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 M6 FCJ, 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 M6 FCJ registered?

M6 FCJ is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is M6 FCJ safe to buy?

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