1996 MG MGF 1.8L Petrol · P710 FAJ
1996 MG MGF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 20/12/1996. Recorded mileage 49,173 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MG MGF
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,173 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1796cc
P710 FAJ Key Findings
- 32 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/06/2025
- 49,173 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (73 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Known faults for MG MGF
Our database tracks 2 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
P710 FAJ Mileage History
- 19/01/200634,814 mi
- 19/01/200738,286 mi+3,472 mi
- 19/01/200738,286 mi
- 25/01/200843,370 mi+5,084 mi
- 31/01/200843,374 mi+4 mi
- 06/07/200943,543 mi+169 mi
- 21/07/200943,548 mi+5 mi
- 31/03/201143,578 mi+30 mi
- 19/03/201244,998 mi+1,420 mi
- 02/03/201345,614 mi+616 mi
- 25/03/201446,052 mi+438 mi
- 25/03/201446,062 mi+10 mi
- 30/03/201546,052 mi-10 mi
- 02/04/201546,052 mi
- 02/04/201646,052 mi
- 03/03/201746,167 mi+115 mi
- 09/03/201846,188 mi+21 mi
- 22/03/201846,189 mi+1 mi
- 08/03/201946,232 mi+43 mi
- 15/03/201946,233 mi+1 mi
- 04/03/202046,253 mi+20 mi
- 30/03/202046,253 mi
- 08/03/202146,272 mi+19 mi
- 15/03/202146,273 mi+1 mi
- 01/04/202246,801 mi+528 mi
- 08/04/202246,808 mi+7 mi
- 19/05/202347,492 mi+684 mi
- 31/05/202347,499 mi+7 mi
- 22/05/202448,170 mi+671 mi
- 29/05/202448,177 mi+7 mi
- 03/06/202549,172 mi+995 mi
- 27/06/202549,173 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 739 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P710 FAJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
32 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mg Mgf (P710 FAJ) between January 2006 and June 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 13 failures.
The most recent test on 27 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (73 issues), Lighting (22 issues), Suspension (18 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (16 issues), Tyres (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 87 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
Common Problems: MG MGF
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Hydragas Suspension Leaks/Depressurisation(Moderate)
The unique interconnected fluid/gas suspension system can leak or lose pressure over time, leading to a harsh ride and low ground clearance.
- Head Gasket Failure(Serious)
Standard K-Series issue, exacerbated by the mid-engine layout and long coolant pipes to the front radiator.
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