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N259 JLU

1996 MG Mgf

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

43,523 mi
Last recorded43,523 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN259 JLU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 43,523 miles

Front brake discs worn

Engine oil leak

Backbox outer skins corroding

Pass 11 May 2015 43,073 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 422,210 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 41,500 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 40,746 miles

rear exhaust box is corroded.

Pass 11 Mar 2011 37,173 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 30,174 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 29,313 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 28,496 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 27,213 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 25,546 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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N259 JLU is a 1996 MG Mgf in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 N259 JLU, 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 N259 JLU registered?

N259 JLU is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 May 1996.

Is N259 JLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N259 JLU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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