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N995 JPW

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,164 mi
Last recorded73,164 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN995 JPW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 73,164 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

sidewalls cracked on both rear tyres

Pass 11 Apr 2016 72,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 72,358 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 72,358 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 71,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 70,615 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 70,615 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 4 Apr 2012 70,114 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag light on indicating fault system

Fail 3 Apr 2012 70,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 68,949 miles

air bag warning light on indicating fault in system

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge and sidewall damaged

Fail 12 Apr 2011 68,949 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

air bag warning light on indicating fault in system

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge and sidewall damaged

Pass 22 Apr 2010 68,317 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 12 Apr 2010 68,317 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 31 Mar 2009 67,151 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge and sidewall starting to crack

offside mirror damaged

Fail 9 Mar 2009 67,151 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge and sidewall starting to crack

offside mirror damaged (not effecting view to rear)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 66,415 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 66,391 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 65,701 miles

n/s/f tyre cracked

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 7 Mar 2006 64,759 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2006 64,759 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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N995 JPW is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N995 JPW, 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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N995 JPW is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 April 1996.

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