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N987 JGS

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,719 mi
Last recorded85,719 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN987 JGS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2009 85,719 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 85,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 79,955 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

drivers mirror cracked

Fail 1 Apr 2008 79,927 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside door mirror lens cracked

Pass 12 Apr 2007 78,988 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 78,988 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 63,804 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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N987 JGS 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 N987 JGS, 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 N987 JGS registered?

N987 JGS is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is N987 JGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N987 JGS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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