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J44 RTY

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

71,337 mi
Last recorded71,337 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 RTY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 71,337 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2026 71,337 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 70,091 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 70,091 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 69,333 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 69,043 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 67,909 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake pedal spongy

coolant leak from front

nearside reverse lamp not working

rear exhaust box corroded

slight play nearside and offside rear wheels

Pass 10 Aug 2020 67,428 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing / cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust back box slightly corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2020 67,421 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing / cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust back box slightly corroded

Pass 8 May 2019 66,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 66,016 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 66,016 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 65,627 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 64,949 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 18 May 2016 64,949 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 64,378 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 15 May 2014 63,109 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 63,109 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 61,689 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 May 2012 61,345 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 61,345 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

STRONG ADVISE the suspension on this vehicle appears very low making the inspection difficult

Pass 11 May 2011 59,913 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 59,913 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 May 2010 57,724 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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)

Pass 5 May 2010 57,724 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 56,024 miles

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

n/s front inner rack joimt worn.

Pass 18 Apr 2008 54,830 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s and n/s front and rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 5 May 2007 53,128 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2006 49,047 miles

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

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

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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J44 RTY is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 J44 RTY, 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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J44 RTY is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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