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M6 FGS

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,429 mi
Last recorded78,429 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 FGS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 78,429 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 78,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 75,744 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 72,935 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 71,101 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

advise front wheel alignment check/adjust

Fail 16 Jun 2016 71,009 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

advise front wheel alignment check/adjust

Pass 13 May 2015 69,446 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 68,817 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 9 May 2013 67,240 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edges

Slight coolant leak from under floor rubber hose

Pass 4 May 2012 64,135 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 62,549 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 60,579 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 60,328 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 57,336 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 57,336 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 55,163 miles

Radiator slight leak

Rear disc inner faces corroded and n/s/r outer pad detiorated

Pass 5 Mar 2007 53,826 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 48,468 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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M6 FGS 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 M6 FGS, 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 M6 FGS registered?

M6 FGS is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 4 March 1996.

Is M6 FGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M6 FGS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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