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EJZ 8849

1995 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

68,670 mi
Last recorded68,670 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 MG Mgf77,333 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJZ 8849
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 68,670 miles

Nearside Front seat belt catch sticks occasionally

Rear reverse light inoperative

handbrake / parking brake only just met requirement - will need attention

Pass 16 Jun 2025 68,349 miles

headlights dim

Fail 10 Jun 2025 68,349 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

headlights dim

Pass 10 Jun 2024 67,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

reverse lights inop

Fail 14 May 2024 67,635 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

both reverse light inoperative

Pass 12 May 2023 67,350 miles

Offside Rear sill corroded

Rear reverse lights inoperative

Fail 9 May 2023 67,350 miles

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

Offside Rear sill corroded

Rear reverse lights inoperative

Pass 9 Mar 2022 67,040 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inside inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer outer sill corroded

Rear reverse lights inoperative

clutch hydraulic pipe corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2022 67,031 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inside inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer outer sill corroded

Rear reverse lights inoperative

clutch hydraulic pipe corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2021 66,786 miles

both reverse light inoperative

Fail 31 Mar 2021 66,777 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

both reverse light inoperative

Pass 4 Apr 2019 65,987 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 65,185 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

both front tyres perished

Fail 25 Nov 2017 65,179 miles

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

both front tyres perished

Pass 10 Jan 2012 65,153 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 65,153 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 64,624 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 64,222 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 64,075 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 63,396 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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EJZ 8849 is a 1995 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1995 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 77,333 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 EJZ 8849, 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 31 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 EJZ 8849 registered?

EJZ 8849 is a 1995 MG Mgf, first registered on 23 December 1995.

Is EJZ 8849 safe to buy?

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