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481 GKC

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

48,103 mi
Last recorded48,103 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration481 GKC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 48,103 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 48,096 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 48,091 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 48,087 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 48,082 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 48,077 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 48,067 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 47,994 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 47,919 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 47,917 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 47,873 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 47,869 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 47,862 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 47,666 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 47,383 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 45,763 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jul 2005 45,042 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2005 44,980 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Gas suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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481 GKC is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 481 GKC, 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 481 GKC registered?

481 GKC is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is 481 GKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 481 GKC shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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