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B9 VVC

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

72,277 mi
Last recorded72,277 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 VVC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 72,277 miles

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

Reverse lights stuck on.

Pass 30 May 2025 71,119 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2025 71,116 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 70,056 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear end of outer sill corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear end of outer sill corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 68,460 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear end of outer sill corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush perished / split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear end of outer sill corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 68,460 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear end of outer sill corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush perished / split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear end of outer sill corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 67,435 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 65,762 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 65,738 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 64,240 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 64,232 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))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 62,005 miles

Offside Rear sill lip dented

Fail 24 May 2019 61,949 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 May 2018 58,297 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 56,285 miles

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

body corroded

headlamp aim beams poor

Fail 19 May 2017 56,277 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose possible aftermarket nuts fitted (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

body corroded

headlamp aim beams poor

Pass 25 May 2016 55,842 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Oct 2011 55,350 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 55,350 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 18 Oct 2010 53,958 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Oct 2010 53,947 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 53,753 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

SRS Light on

Pass 6 Jun 2008 52,502 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 52,486 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 48,202 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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B9 VVC is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 B9 VVC, 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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B9 VVC is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 June 1996.

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