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N206 LBM

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

19,854 mi
Last recorded19,854 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN206 LBM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 19,854 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 19,787 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 19,658 miles

both front tires worn inner edge

Fail 27 Sep 2021 19,651 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tires worn inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2020 19,323 miles

both front tires slight uneven wear to inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2019 19,244 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 19,209 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 18,986 miles

Nearside Front tire slight wear to inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2016 18,531 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 17,935 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 17,242 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 16,473 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 15,613 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 15,321 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 14,529 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 14,109 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 13,048 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 12,752 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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N206 LBM is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 N206 LBM, 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 N206 LBM registered?

N206 LBM is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N206 LBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N206 LBM shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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