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M6 FJU

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,948 mi
Last recorded66,948 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 FJU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 66,948 miles

evedence of none use surface rust on brake discs,etc

Pass 4 Feb 2011 66,327 miles

low washer jet spray

poor beam image recommend new h/lamp bulbs

rear brake discs very corroded recommend new discs ands pads has rear brake fluctuation just on limits

Fail 1 Feb 2011 66,319 miles

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

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

low washer jet spray

poor beam image recommend new h/lamp bulbs

rear brake discs very corroded recommend new discs ands pads has rear brake fluctuation just on limits

recommend new front side light on n/s

Pass 30 Jan 2010 59,575 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 59,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2008 50,106 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 41,347 miles

advice two warning lights on dash on srs +one outher ? .

Pass 31 Jul 2006 36,661 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 36,661 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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 FJU is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M6 FJU, 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 M6 FJU registered?

M6 FJU is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 6 April 1996.

Is M6 FJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M6 FJU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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