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C345 MGF

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

48,310 mi
Last recorded48,310 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC345 MGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 48,310 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fully wax-oiled underneath

Fail 29 Jul 2025 48,310 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fully wax-oiled underneath

Pass 14 Aug 2024 47,940 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all brake pipes wax oiled

full underside waxoiled

Pass 17 Aug 2023 47,931 miles

underside heavily waxoyled

Pass 16 Aug 2022 47,926 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 47,823 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 47,621 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 47,331 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 47,194 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 46,985 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 46,816 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 46,643 miles

Both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

Pass 24 Jul 2014 46,355 miles

both front tyres scrubbing inner edges

Pass 31 Jul 2013 46,081 miles

both front tyres scrubbing inner edges

both rear shocker bushes getting worn

engine oil leak

front discs getting corroded

rear suspension tie bar front bushes getting worn

some play front drop links

windscreen marked

Fail 29 Jul 2013 46,081 miles

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

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

both front tyres scrubbing inner edges

both rear shocker bushes getting worn

engine oil leak

front discs getting corroded

rear suspension tie bar front bushes getting worn

some play front drop links

windscreen marked

Pass 24 Jul 2012 44,861 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 44,850 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Jul 2011 43,240 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres worn on inside edge

oil leak from timing side of engine

Pass 30 Jul 2010 39,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 37,498 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 35,107 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2007 32,184 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 29,679 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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C345 MGF is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red 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 C345 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.

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What year was C345 MGF registered?

C345 MGF is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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