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N18 JAB

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,569 mi
Last recorded13,569 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN18 JAB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 13,569 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 13,569 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 13,539 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 13,531 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 13,291 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 13,100 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 13,063 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 13,010 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 13,010 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 May 2010 12,837 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 May 2009 12,525 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGES

Pass 1 May 2008 12,284 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 12,283 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

water leak

front tyres wearin g on inner edges

Pass 23 Mar 2007 12,103 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 12,091 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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N18 JAB is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 N18 JAB, 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 N18 JAB registered?

N18 JAB is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 9 April 1996.

Is N18 JAB safe to buy?

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