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L444 JAH

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,008 mi
Last recorded45,008 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL444 JAH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 45,008 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 44,913 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 44,913 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 44,840 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 44,840 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o/s/r tyre outer side wall cracking

Pass 25 Jun 2012 44,681 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 44,523 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 44,212 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 22 May 2009 43,997 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 May 2008 43,828 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 43,486 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded.

N/S/R tyre near to legal limit.

Nail in o/s/f tyre.

Pass 27 May 2006 43,284 miles

N/S/R tyre getting low.

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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L444 JAH is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 71,264 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 L444 JAH, 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 29 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L444 JAH registered?

L444 JAH is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 January 1997.

Is L444 JAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L444 JAH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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