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N233 DNO

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

57,087 mi
Last recorded57,087 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN233 DNO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 57,087 miles

Exhaust system corroded in part and rear silencer outer skin compromised

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Check strap

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Surface corrosion to steering, suspension and brake components

Pass 24 Jul 2024 53,654 miles

Exhaust silencer outer skin in poor condition

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front and rear suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2023 52,216 miles

no reverse light

Fail 14 Jul 2023 52,207 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

clutch slave cylinder leaking

no reverse light

waterpump leaking?

Pass 25 Jul 2022 50,010 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion to front and rear subframes. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 48,476 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 46,772 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Fail 18 Jul 2020 46,757 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both - (reflectors appear dull/tarnished) (4.1.4 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 20 Jul 2019 45,380 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 43,247 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 40,996 miles

Engine coolant leak

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 39,059 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 39,007 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 13 Aug 2015 39,007 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2014 37,596 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 36,116 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 35,896 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 35,583 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 34,680 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2009 34,680 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2008 34,249 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 33,529 miles

as previous advise sheet 354225417443

Fail 3 Aug 2007 33,529 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 32,469 miles

Nearside,front to rear coolant pipe very corroded.

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2005 31,823 miles

Engine coolant overflowed during test.

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 31,823 miles

Engine coolant overflowed during test.

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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N233 DNO is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N233 DNO, 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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N233 DNO is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 6 January 1996.

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