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L19 MGF

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

23,575 mi
Last recorded23,575 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL19 MGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 23,575 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 23,566 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 23,427 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 23,317 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 23,118 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 22,382 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 21,804 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 21,804 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 21,654 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 21,317 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 20,739 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 20,344 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 19,619 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 19,080 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 18,622 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 18,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

The near side front tyre inner wall is starting to split.

The near side rear tyre inner wall is splitting.No ply visible on inspection.

The off side rear tyre inner wall is splitting.No ply visible on inspection.

Fail 21 Mar 2011 1,762 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 1,762 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 17,143 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 16,419 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 15,873 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 14,600 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 13,350 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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L19 MGF is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 L19 MGF, 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 L19 MGF registered?

L19 MGF is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 22 March 1996.

Is L19 MGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L19 MGF shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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