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N20 JPS

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,306 mi
Last recorded71,306 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN20 JPS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 71,306 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly sticking

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all four tyres starting to crack up due to age

Fail 27 Sep 2016 71,306 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly sticking

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

all four tyres starting to crack up due to age

Pass 29 Jul 2015 71,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

near side rear brake slightly sticking

near side rear tyre cracking on side wall and tread

Fail 22 Jul 2015 71,021 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

near side rear brake slightly sticking

near side rear tyre cracking on side wall and tread

Pass 27 Nov 2013 69,689 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all brake discs have light surface rusting due to standing will clean up

dry on under side advise to wax oil

Pass 20 Oct 2012 69,682 miles

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

water pump leaking

Pass 23 Mar 2011 69,612 miles

both front tyres worn on shoulders

Fail 19 Mar 2011 69,600 miles

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

both front tyres worn on shoulders

Pass 29 Apr 2010 69,585 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 69,291 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 68,798 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 67,833 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 66,226 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2006 66,220 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

nail in tyre

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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N20 JPS is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N20 JPS, 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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N20 JPS is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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