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A20 OSU

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

57,815 mi
Last recorded57,815 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 57,815 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 57,695 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 57,534 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2023 57,012 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 56,673 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2021 56,391 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 56,389 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2020 55,908 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting and sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2020 55,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting and sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 55,486 miles

Under carriage very rusty/corroded

Fail 22 May 2019 55,486 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Light lens cracked

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust Silencer outer cover corroded

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Strap corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Under carriage very rusty/corroded

Pass 23 May 2018 53,829 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 53,829 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 31 May 2017 52,706 miles

Rear Fuel line corroded

Pass 19 May 2016 52,143 miles

Hydraulic clutch pipe corroded front to rear

Fail 9 May 2016 52,142 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Hydraulic clutch pipe corroded front to rear

Pass 21 May 2015 52,009 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside and offside sills corroded

under body and subframes corroded

Pass 22 May 2014 51,710 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

general underside corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2013 50,990 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 24 May 2013 50,990 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Coolant leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2012 49,852 miles

corrosion to outer sills

crack in nearside rear indicator lens

rear exhaust box deteriorated/corroded

slight drag/bind on nearside front brake

Pass 12 May 2011 48,192 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside rear brake disc inn er face pitted/corroded

Pass 24 May 2010 46,721 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside rear indicator lens cracked/damaged

Fail 24 May 2010 46,721 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

nearside rear indicator lens cracked/damaged

Fail 11 May 2009 45,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

nearside rear light lens cracked(will let water in)

Pass 11 May 2009 45,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

nearside rear light lens cracked(will let water in)

Pass 31 May 2008 42,768 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 42,768 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 40,249 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 37,240 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 37,240 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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 OSU is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 OSU, 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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A20 OSU is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 17 May 1996.

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