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A20 MGF

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

54,809 mi
Last recorded54,809 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 MGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 54,809 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 54,809 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 54,079 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 53,553 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 53,147 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 52,986 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 52,837 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 51,953 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 51,616 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 51,364 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 51,257 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 51,086 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 50,749 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 50,534 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 May 2013 50,534 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 50,022 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

The near side rear tyre inner wall is splitting.

Pass 26 May 2011 49,307 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

There is a split around the inner wall of the near side rear tyre.No ply visible on inspection.

There is general rusting of under side suspension components.

Pass 2 Jun 2010 48,563 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 48,215 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 46,569 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 43,885 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 40,050 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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A20 MGF is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 A20 MGF, 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 A20 MGF registered?

A20 MGF is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 11 June 1996.

Is A20 MGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 MGF shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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