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N243 LMJ

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,530 mi
Last recorded48,530 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN243 LMJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2010 48,530 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 48,516 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 45,536 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 44,758 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 43,895 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 39,580 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 39,580 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

SPARE WHEEL MISSING †BATTERY INSECURE †ENGINE MISSFIRING AND LOOSIN WATER SUSPECT HEAD GASKET †NAIL IN O/S/F TYRE †O/S/F N/S/F TYRES CRACKING BETWEEN TREAD PATTERN

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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N243 LMJ is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 N243 LMJ, 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 N243 LMJ registered?

N243 LMJ is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N243 LMJ safe to buy?

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