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C13 TJH

1996 MG Mgf

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

82,827 mi
Last recorded82,827 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC13 TJH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 82,827 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 82,712 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 82,164 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 81,787 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 81,296 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 81,261 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 80,109 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 78,935 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 78,109 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 77,124 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 76,284 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 75,021 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 73,669 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 72,284 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 72,242 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 71,186 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 70,215 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 69,122 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 68,779 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion

rear flexi brake ferrules corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2006 67,919 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

parkbrake effort 17% recommend further investigation

rear discs showing signs of corrosion

rear flexi brake ferrules corroded

rear silencer corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2006 67,919 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

parkbrake effort 17% recommend further investigation

rear discs showing signs of corrosion

rear flexi brake ferrules corroded

rear silencer corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2005 67,138 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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C13 TJH is a 1996 MG Mgf in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 C13 TJH, 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 C13 TJH registered?

C13 TJH is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 January 1996.

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