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A19 NJW

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

86,987 mi
Last recorded86,987 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 NJW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 86,987 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 86,778 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 86,510 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 85,560 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 85,141 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 82,568 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 82,567 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 82,566 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 82,459 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 82,459 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 81,127 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 79,217 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 79,217 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 77,312 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 74,396 miles

slight damage to screen in zone A,in limit at present

Pass 9 Apr 2014 72,900 miles

both headlamps misted up,beam still ok

screendamage in zone A ,in limit

small cut in osf tyre inner wall,not down to cord

Pass 27 Apr 2013 70,767 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 68,657 miles

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

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

both headlight patterns slightly faded but still ok at present

front brake discs rusty

front brake pads wearing low

slight play in o/s/f upper suspension arm outer balljoint

Pass 9 Apr 2011 66,518 miles

Crack in offside rear inner tyre wall but not too excess at present.

Metal coolant pip0es and clips under car getting rusty.

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 63,966 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 63,237 miles

offside washer jet poor

wiper blades poor

Pass 2 Apr 2008 58,957 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 56,891 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 54,441 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 54,431 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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A19 NJW is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 A19 NJW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A19 NJW registered?

A19 NJW is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 4 March 1996.

Is A19 NJW safe to buy?

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