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N205 OYN

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,272 mi
Last recorded76,272 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN205 OYN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 76,272 miles

under vehicle rusty and corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2026 76,271 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under vehicle rusty and corroded

Pass 6 May 2025 76,232 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underbody corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2024 76,171 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 76,053 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 75,941 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 75,824 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 75,720 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 75,720 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 Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 75,531 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 75,531 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 75,330 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 75,326 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop missing (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop missing (2.4.A.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 74,955 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2016 74,593 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)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 74,596 miles

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

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

general underside corrosion

oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2015 74,592 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

general underside corrosion

oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2014 73,699 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 73,699 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 70,199 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 68,948 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 68,948 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 67,531 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 67,531 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 66,146 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2010 66,146 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2009 64,166 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 64,166 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 62,619 miles

osr outter sill weak

Pass 19 Jul 2007 60,794 miles

both front flex hoses metal sections corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2007 60,794 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

both front flexible brake hoses metal sections are corroded

coolant pipes on centre floor are corrded and beginning to leak

Pass 3 Feb 2006 58,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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N205 OYN is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N205 OYN, 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 N205 OYN registered?

N205 OYN is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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