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J90 MAY

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,419 mi
Last recorded46,419 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ90 MAY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 46,419 miles

Front tyre 16 years old/rear tyres 10 years old.

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose.

Spare tyre defective Flat. ()

Pass 9 Jul 2024 46,197 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 45,942 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 45,482 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 45,369 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 45,369 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 45,101 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 45,101 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 44,770 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 44,375 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 44,042 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 43,574 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 43,388 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 43,142 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 41,003 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 40,459 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 40,459 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 39,402 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 37,938 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 36,277 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Tyre n/s/f outer sidewall tear in surface

Pass 6 Jun 2008 35,209 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 33,839 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 33,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 32,283 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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J90 MAY is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J90 MAY, 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 J90 MAY registered?

J90 MAY is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 March 1996.

Is J90 MAY safe to buy?

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