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G44 JHB

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

35,967 mi
Last recorded35,967 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG44 JHB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 35,967 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 35,945 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 35,931 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 35,868 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 35,830 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 35,648 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 35,601 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

high handbrake travel

Pass 20 Nov 2018 35,394 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 35,138 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 34,848 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush both sides lower hub/ tie bar (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 34,147 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 33,734 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 33,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 32,597 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 32,015 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 30,475 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 29,708 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 27,819 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 27,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 25,231 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 24,195 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 23,119 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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G44 JHB is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 G44 JHB, 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 G44 JHB registered?

G44 JHB is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 September 1996.

Is G44 JHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G44 JHB shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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