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N34 JUG

1996 MG Mgf

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,608 mi
Last recorded75,608 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN34 JUG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 75,608 miles

Coolant leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front wheel bearings sound dry

Fail 31 May 2013 75,513 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front wheel bearings sound dry

Pass 12 Jun 2012 72,890 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 72,661 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 72,661 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 71,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake master cylinder showing signs of leaking hydraulic fluid front and rear of servo

nearside rear floor section corroded but not holed

offside rear floor corroded but not holed

Fail 13 May 2009 71,135 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake master cylinder showing signs of leaking hydraulic fluid front and rear of servo

nearside rear floor section corroded but not holed

offside rear floor corroded but not holed

Fail 15 Apr 2009 71,135 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake master cylinder showing signs of leaking hydraulic fluid at front and rear of servo

nearside rear floor section corroded but not holed

offside rear floor section corroded but not holed

Fail 22 May 2008 70,085 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

offside front shock absorber dust cover excessively corroded

Pass 18 May 2007 66,249 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 66,249 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Both sub frames started to corrode

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear mudguard insecure

Pass 24 May 2006 60,829 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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N34 JUG 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 50%.

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 N34 JUG, 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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N34 JUG is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 17 May 1996.

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