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J999 JDH

1996 MG Mgf

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,093 mi
Last recorded53,093 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ999 JDH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 53,093 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 52,729 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 52,727 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 52,700 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 52,502 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 52,185 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 51,954 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 51,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 51,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 50,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre light cracking

Offside Front Brake didc pitted inner face

Fail 10 Jul 2017 50,834 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Catalyst rattles

Nearside Front Tyre light cracking

Offside Front Brake didc pitted inner face

Offside Wiper blade small splitt

Pass 22 Jul 2016 49,924 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

corrosion on rear sub frame

front discs pitted inner face

n/s/f tyre light cracking

n/s/r tyre has nail in it

Pass 10 Jul 2015 48,607 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 47,334 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 46,394 miles

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 46,394 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 45,405 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 44,062 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 43,347 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 43,343 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 41,730 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 40,459 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 38,841 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 37,139 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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J999 JDH is a 1996 MG Mgf in Purple 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 J999 JDH, 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 J999 JDH registered?

J999 JDH is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is J999 JDH safe to buy?

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