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J44 MGF

1996 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,986 mi
Last recorded77,986 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc74,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 MGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf 1.8I Vvc
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2008 77,986 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 77,986 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 73,348 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 73,348 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 68,372 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 68,372 miles

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

How Reliable is the MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc?

Based on 5,226 MOT tests across 1,005 vehicles.

62.1%
Pass Rate
4,303
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,005
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 572
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 492
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 470
Brake pipe excessively corroded 423
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 359
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J44 MGF is a 1996 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.4% with a typical mileage of 74,694 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 572 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J44 MGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J44 MGF registered?

J44 MGF is a 1996 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc, first registered on 29 May 1996.

Is J44 MGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J44 MGF shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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