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MAY 864

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

40,062 mi
Last recorded40,062 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAY 864
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 40,062 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 40,059 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 39,928 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 39,888 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 39,553 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 39,374 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 39,339 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 39,129 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 39,106 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 38,686 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 38,255 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 37,958 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Main front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2017 37,181 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 19 May 2017 37,181 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 May 2016 36,349 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 35,743 miles

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

airbag light flickered during test

Pass 16 May 2014 35,492 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 35,006 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 34,589 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 34,259 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 May 2011 34,259 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2010 32,488 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 31,512 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 30,248 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 27,480 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 24,098 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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MAY 864 is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MAY 864, 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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MAY 864 is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 June 1996.

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