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P12 JCM

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

74,257 mi
Last recorded74,257 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP12 JCM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 74,257 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2026 74,256 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 74,230 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 74,174 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 72,550 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 72,232 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 72,097 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 72,097 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage likely to become detached arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 71,830 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 71,173 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 69,958 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 69,901 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 69,861 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 68,152 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 67,724 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 64,371 miles

front and rear subframes and suspension has surface corrosion

Fail 29 Jul 2009 64,365 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

front and rear subframes and suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2008 63,425 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 585,840 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 55,376 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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P12 JCM is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P12 JCM, 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 P12 JCM registered?

P12 JCM is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 August 1996.

Is P12 JCM safe to buy?

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