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N896 JLX

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,038 mi
Last recorded56,038 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN896 JLX
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2010 56,038 miles

accident damage to front of vehicle

nearside rear tyre tread low

slight warp to rear brake discs

Fail 16 Sep 2010 56,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

accident damage to front of vehicle

light scrathes to windscreen

nearside headlamp has poor beam patern

nearside rear number plate lamp painted over

nearside rear tyre tread low

slight warp to rear brake discs

Pass 27 Apr 2010 55,195 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 55,195 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside 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)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 54,494 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 54,494 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

battery loose

Pass 11 Feb 2008 54,054 miles

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

both side front chassis slightly damaged

Pass 13 Feb 2007 52,528 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 52,145 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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N896 JLX is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N896 JLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N896 JLX?

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What year was N896 JLX registered?

N896 JLX is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 8 July 1996.

Is N896 JLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N896 JLX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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