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M222 JBK

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,244 mi
Last recorded55,244 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM222 JBK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 55,244 miles

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

suspension ride hight low

Pass 13 May 2024 54,927 miles

suspension set very low

Pass 15 May 2023 54,776 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 54,702 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 54,476 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 54,316 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 54,169 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 53,625 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 53,469 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 53,220 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 53,220 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 53,024 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 52,871 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 51,520 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 50,140 miles

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

engine has slight oil leak

o/s front tyre worn low on inside edge

Fail 5 Apr 2012 50,138 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine has slight oil leak

o/s front tyre worn low on inside edge

Pass 7 Apr 2011 48,306 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 47,925 miles

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 6 Apr 2009 46,323 miles

rear trailing arm bushes have slight play

signs of oil leak from engine

Fail 6 Apr 2009 46,322 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

rear trailing arm bushes have slight play

signs of oil leak from engine

Pass 4 Apr 2008 44,588 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 43,892 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 10 Apr 2007 43,892 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 41,659 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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M222 JBK is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red 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 M222 JBK, 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 M222 JBK registered?

M222 JBK is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is M222 JBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M222 JBK shows 24 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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