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L800 MGF

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

26,966 mi
Last recorded26,966 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL800 MGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 26,966 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 26,964 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 26,964 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 26,919 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 26,806 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 26,675 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 26,642 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 26,399 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 26,391 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 26,306 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 26,231 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 26,173 miles

suspension height low

Pass 26 Jul 2012 26,173 miles

suspension height low

Pass 31 May 2011 26,029 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 25,926 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 25,547 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 25,547 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 25,279 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 25,279 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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L800 MGF is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 L800 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 L800 MGF registered?

L800 MGF is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 18 January 1996.

Is L800 MGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L800 MGF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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