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N989 JNO

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

68,671 mi
Last recorded68,671 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN989 JNO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 68,671 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 68,671 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2016 65,399 miles

Offside Front head lamp dull

Pass 14 Jul 2015 65,284 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 65,284 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 64,275 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 64,275 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 64,272 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 63,416 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2011 63,415 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 30 Jun 2010 62,748 miles

rear brake discs pitted

suspension low

Fail 18 Jun 2010 62,748 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

rear brake discs pitted

suspension low

Pass 5 Jun 2009 57,290 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 57,290 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 45,535 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 43,363 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 43,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely 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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N989 JNO is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 N989 JNO, 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 N989 JNO registered?

N989 JNO is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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