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N511 JFM

1996 MG Mgf

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

68,185 mi
Last recorded68,185 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN511 JFM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2013 68,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH O/S WHEEL BEARINGS

Fail 20 Aug 2013 68,162 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH O/S WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 6 Jul 2012 66,965 miles

Chassis corrosion

Cracking to n/s/r tyre

Front and rear reg plates starting to de-laminate

O/S/R Tyre on wear indicators

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

Play in o/s track rod end

Slight corrosion to n/s/r brake disc

Slight wear to front brake discs

Fail 26 Jun 2012 66,951 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Chassis corrosion

Cracking to n/s/r tyre

Front and rear reg plates starting to de-laminate

O/S/R Tyre on wear indicators

Play in o/s track rod end

Slight corrosion to n/s/r brake disc

Slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 27 Jun 2011 66,102 miles

exhaust silencer mounting bolt sheared

play in nearside steering joint

splitting to offside rear tyre tread

Fail 18 Jun 2011 65,894 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)

exhaust silencer mounting bolt sheared

play in nearside steering joint

splitting to offside rear tyre tread

Pass 22 Jun 2010 64,642 miles

Advise corrosion in suspension arms

Advise corrosion on brake pipes borderline in places

Advise corrosion on chasis rails borderline in places

Advise corrosion on rear subframe borderline

Advise exhaust has a minor leak of gases

Advise offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 11 Jun 2010 64,638 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion on brake pipes.

corrosion on chassis rails borderline in places.

corrosion on rear subframe borderline.

corrosion on suspension arms.

Pass 23 May 2007 63,347 miles

as b 4

Fail 23 May 2007 63,346 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

exhaust heatshield loose at cat

n/s side repeater not fully secure

Pass 23 May 2006 61,645 miles

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

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

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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N511 JFM is a 1996 MG Mgf in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N511 JFM, 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 N511 JFM registered?

N511 JFM is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 June 1996.

Is N511 JFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N511 JFM shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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