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N278 JCA

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

89,565 mi
Last recorded89,565 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN278 JCA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 89,565 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear joint (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (3.5.1i)

Front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2015 89,560 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement center (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement center (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear joint (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (3.5.1i)

Front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2014 87,600 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/f tyre cracking in tread

Fail 9 Sep 2014 87,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/f tyre cracking in tread

Pass 16 Sep 2013 85,910 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 14 Sep 2013 85,910 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 84,104 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 84,104 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 82,891 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 82,891 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 80,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 80,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 76,761 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 76,761 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 73,536 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 73,536 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 70,426 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 70,426 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 67,147 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 67,147 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2005 65,420 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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N278 JCA is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N278 JCA, 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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N278 JCA is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 May 1996.

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