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M18 MGF

1996 MG Mgf

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,199 mi
Last recorded28,199 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 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

RegistrationM18 MGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 9 Apr 2025 28,199 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 23,464 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 21,960 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 21,839 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 21,631 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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M18 MGF is a 1996 MG Mgf in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 M18 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

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What year was M18 MGF registered?

M18 MGF is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 25 April 1996.

Is M18 MGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M18 MGF shows 5 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 M18 MGF have outstanding finance?

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