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N101 OGG

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN101 OGG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under sills under side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2015 70,881 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 70,800 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 70,761 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 70,759 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 69,654 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 69,654 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 68,469 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 67,160 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 65,296 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 61,971 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 57,660 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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N101 OGG is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N101 OGG, 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 N101 OGG registered?

N101 OGG is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is N101 OGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N101 OGG shows 12 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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