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P50 JRC

1996 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,780 mi
Last recorded59,780 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP50 JRC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 59,780 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 59,776 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 59,736 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 59,734 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2016 59,722 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Centre (2.4.G.2)

Off side sill damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Centre (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2016 59,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Centre (2.4.G.2)

Off side sill damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Centre (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2015 59,654 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 59,120 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Apr 2014 59,107 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2013 57,777 miles

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

suspension slightly low

Pass 30 Mar 2012 56,990 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 55,978 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 55,205 miles

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

front no plate slight crack/ all suspension units rusty

Fail 30 Sep 2009 55,190 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

slight crack in front no plate

Pass 29 Sep 2008 52,338 miles

front munber plate cracked . hand brake has long travel

Pass 12 Oct 2007 520,636 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 520,636 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 51,155 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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P50 JRC is a 1996 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P50 JRC, 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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P50 JRC is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 25 September 1996.

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