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C3 LRC

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,666 mi
Last recorded33,666 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 LRC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 30 Jul 2025 33,666 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 33,626 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 33,623 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 33,566 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 33,489 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 33,332 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 32,856 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 32,417 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 32,384 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 32,380 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 32,380 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 32,379 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 32,378 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 31,983 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 31,876 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 31,861 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 31,734 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2007 31,019 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 29,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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C3 LRC is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C3 LRC, 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 C3 LRC?

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What year was C3 LRC registered?

C3 LRC is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is C3 LRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 LRC shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C3 LRC have outstanding finance?

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