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P590 JKN

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,720 mi
Last recorded79,720 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP590 JKN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 79,720 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 75,919 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s handbrake is poor

Fail 4 Apr 2011 72,003 miles

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

o/s suspension slightly firm

Pass 4 Apr 2011 72,003 miles

o/s suspension slightly firm

Pass 1 Apr 2010 67,690 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 67,690 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre is perished

Pass 4 Apr 2009 65,582 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 64,115 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 64,105 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 61,555 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 57,131 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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P590 JKN is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P590 JKN, 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 P590 JKN registered?

P590 JKN is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 November 1996.

Is P590 JKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P590 JKN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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