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MGF 616Y

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,816 mi
Last recorded155,816 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGF 616Y
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 155,816 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Undersealed heavily

Used Tapley to test brakes as car bottoms out when in the rollers

Pass 30 Oct 2024 155,614 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Under body heavily undersealed

Fail 10 Oct 2024 155,614 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Mud flap insecure

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Under body/chassis heavily undersealed

Fail 4 Sep 2024 155,596 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill centre section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill front section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 154,867 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 153,539 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 151,340 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Track control (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 151,340 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Track control (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 149,049 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi damaged and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.01mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.38mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 149,049 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured Front mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi damaged and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.01mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.38mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 147,542 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust to manifold joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 144,216 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 140,603 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 136,089 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 131,166 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 125,426 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 120,091 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 114,179 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 107,497 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 101,368 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 101,368 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2009 95,425 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 95,425 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 88,593 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 88,593 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 82,633 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 76,453 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 76,453 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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MGF 616Y is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MGF 616Y, 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 MGF 616Y registered?

MGF 616Y is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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