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P30 NJW

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

18,961 mi
Last recorded18,961 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP30 NJW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 18,961 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 18,957 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2022 18,570 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen Has A Large Stone Chip

Fail 14 Apr 2022 18,541 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2007 18,479 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 18,471 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2006 15,029 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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P30 NJW is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green 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 P30 NJW, 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

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What year was P30 NJW registered?

P30 NJW is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 September 1996.

Is P30 NJW safe to buy?

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