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M20 JKL

1995 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

40,779 mi
Last recorded40,779 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 MG Mgf77,333 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 JKL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 40,779 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 40,586 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 40,349 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 39,885 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 39,885 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 39,773 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 39,568 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 39,022 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 39,022 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 37,782 miles

all 4 tyres inner edge of tread miss shaped

Fail 4 Aug 2017 37,779 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all 4 tyres inner edge of tread miss shaped

Pass 15 Jul 2016 36,339 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 36,330 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced inner lens deteriorated no pattern (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced inner lens deteriorated no pattern (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 35,875 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension level low

Pass 21 Jul 2012 32,999 miles

Both front headlamp image output is reduced

Front washers partially blocked

Pass 20 Aug 2011 32,905 miles

Both headlamps are slightly deteriorated & have reduced images

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 32,760 miles

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jul 2010 32,760 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 31,543 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 31,239 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 30,984 miles

Vehicle close to bump stops.

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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M20 JKL is a 1995 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 M20 JKL, 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.

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What year was M20 JKL registered?

M20 JKL is a 1995 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M20 JKL safe to buy?

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