MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,671 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s/r hub bearing slightly noisy
rear brake disc inner surfaces partialy corroded
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s/r hub bearing slightly noisy
rear brake disc inner surfaces partialy corroded
Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
exhaust emissions only just meet limits
Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
exhaust emissions only just meet limits
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
handbrake just good enough (17%)
How Reliable is the MG Mgf?
Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N388 JFV is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 N388 JFV, 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 N388 JFV registered?
N388 JFV is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 17 April 1996.
Is N388 JFV safe to buy?
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