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N177 TBD

1996 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

154,595 mi
Last recorded154,595 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN177 TBD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 154,595 miles

Front tyres worn close to wear bars - both 3mm

Rear tyres worn low - close to min limit of 1.6mm both around 2-3mm

Pass 25 Jun 2025 151,848 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 150,125 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 148,942 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 148,005 miles

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 148,005 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 146,964 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 145,080 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 142,483 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 140,153 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 137,784 miles

both rear outer sills corroded but not structual

front brake pads wearing thin

n/s/r tyre worn close to wear bars

slight play o/s/f top ball joint

slight play o/s/r inner tie rod bush

Pass 27 Jun 2016 136,016 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 133,327 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 133,327 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight binding on offside front brake

Pass 25 Jun 2014 131,857 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 129,014 miles

brake pipes at rear slightly corroded

o/s/f brake binding slightly

slight play o/s/r and n/s/r tie bar bushes

Fail 25 Jun 2013 129,014 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

brake pipes at rear slightly corroded

o/s/f brake binding slightly

slight play o/s/r and n/s/r tie bar bushes

Pass 11 Jun 2012 124,220 miles

both rear tyre worn verry close to limmit

brake pipe to n/s/r flexi hose slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2011 120,601 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 120,601 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2005 111,225 miles
Fail 4 May 2005 111,206 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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N177 TBD is a 1996 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 N177 TBD, 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 N177 TBD registered?

N177 TBD is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 January 1996.

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