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B4 RYL

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

9,727 mi
Last recorded9,727 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 RYL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 9,727 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 9,725 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 9,646 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 9,527 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 9,516 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 9,493 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 9,420 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 9,358 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 9,326 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 9,186 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 8,967 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 8,846 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 8,269 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 7,833 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 7,531 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 6,906 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 6,612 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 6,296 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 6,264 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 6,072 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 5,899 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 5,899 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 5,788 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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B4 RYL is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 B4 RYL, 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 B4 RYL registered?

B4 RYL is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 June 1996.

Is B4 RYL safe to buy?

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