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B11 MGF

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

29,323 mi
Last recorded29,323 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 MGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 29,323 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 29,233 miles

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 26 Nov 2014 29,208 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 29,188 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 29,163 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 27,798 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 27,375 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 27,357 miles

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

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

fluid suspension in need of topping up (pump up)

Pass 19 May 2008 26,686 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 25,990 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 25,990 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 21,139 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 21,137 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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B11 MGF is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 B11 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

How do I check the history of B11 MGF?

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What year was B11 MGF registered?

B11 MGF is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is B11 MGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B11 MGF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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