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N41 JDM

1996 MG Mgf

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

104,401 mi
Last recorded104,401 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN41 JDM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2010 104,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

near side front off side front brake disc heaverly corroded near side rear off side rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2009 104,401 miles

advise hand brake on pass limit

advise signs of corrosion on outer sills

Fail 28 Sep 2009 104,401 miles

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

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

Offside Front Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

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

advise signs of corrosion on outer sills

Pass 7 Oct 2008 104,401 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 104,401 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 103,794 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all brake pipes heavily greased as thorough a check as possible was made

Fail 28 Sep 2006 103,778 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all brake pipas heavily greased as thorough a check as possible was made

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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N41 JDM is a 1996 MG Mgf in Orange 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 N41 JDM, 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 N41 JDM registered?

N41 JDM is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N41 JDM safe to buy?

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