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M1 VVC

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,582 mi
Last recorded49,582 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

RegistrationM1 VVC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 49,582 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Chipped (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 49,246 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 49,061 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier ADVANCED (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 48,808 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

signs of previous binding to offside rear wheel

Pass 9 Dec 2021 48,454 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 31 May 2019 48,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

clutch biting point excessively low

corrosion in general to exhaust system

offside headlamp aim pattern poor, but beam image still visable

Fail 31 May 2019 48,405 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

clutch biting point excessively low

corrosion in general to exhaust system

offside headlamp aim pattern poor, but beam image still visable

Pass 12 Jun 2018 48,182 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

chip to o/s headlight

corrosion to exhaust

poor pattern o/s headlight

uneven wear n/s/r tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2017 47,939 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Borderline (3.7.B.5b)

Heavy surface corrosion all suspension components and rear sub frame

advanced corrosion rear exhaust box

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 47,939 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Borderline (3.7.B.5b)

Heavy surface corrosion all suspension components and rear sub frame

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advanced corrosion rear exhaust box

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 47,428 miles

Slight binding rear wheels / brakes

Surface corrosion all suspension componants

advanced corrosion exhaust box

front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 47,324 miles

o/s headlight stonechipped

poor pattern o/s headlight

slight binding o/s/r wheel

uneven wear n/s/r tyre

washers could be better

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 6 Jul 2010 46,767 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 46,767 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2009 46,327 miles

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

both front wheel bearings noisy

Pass 30 Jun 2008 45,640 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 44,836 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 43,495 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M1 VVC is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M1 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M1 VVC registered?

M1 VVC is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 17 July 1996.

Is M1 VVC safe to buy?

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