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P716 JJU

1996 MG Mgf

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

102,376 mi
Last recorded102,376 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP716 JJU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 102,376 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 120,040 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 120,040 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 101,824 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

suspension low

Pass 12 Sep 2018 101,259 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 100,307 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Sep 2017 100,307 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Aug 2016 99,261 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 99,261 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 96,925 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 96,925 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 93,142 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

coolant leak on engine upper hose

engine oil leak

offside and nearside rear inner brake disc surfaces corroded

puncture in tread of offside rear tyre

Fail 29 Jul 2014 93,104 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

coolant leak on engine upper hose

engine oil leak

offside and nearside rear inner brake disc surfaces corroded

puncture in tread of offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2013 89,183 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 84,664 miles

Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 84,664 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 82,020 miles

Oil leak

rear discs corroded

slight play in n/s rack arm

Pass 12 Aug 2010 77,781 miles

corrosion and grease on rear brake pipes

corrosion on all brake disc's

corrosion on both rear sills borderline

corrosion on exhaust

repair to n/s/f wishbone borderline

uneven wear on front tyres n/s 1.6mm only just legal

Pass 17 Aug 2009 73,919 miles

wear n/s/f tyre

Fail 9 Sep 2008 71,961 miles

corrosion on exhaust

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

condition on n/s/f lower wishbone borderline

Pass 9 Sep 2008 71,961 miles

condition on n/s/f lower wishbone borderline

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 6 Sep 2007 69,144 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 66,953 miles

wear on rear tyres

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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P716 JJU is a 1996 MG Mgf in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 P716 JJU, 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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P716 JJU is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 August 1996.

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