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N242 EWD

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,437 mi
Last recorded100,437 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN242 EWD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 100,437 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 100,437 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 97,447 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 97,129 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Alot of surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 96,845 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 96,845 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 96,216 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 95,485 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 95,159 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 94,764 miles

Parking brake effort low (just within pass limits)

Pass 6 Dec 2017 94,227 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.2.B.1f)

wipers starting to smear and washer are weak but still clear the screen

Pass 15 Dec 2016 93,413 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer deteriorated. (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 90,992 miles

Front brake discs are heavily corroded.

Suspension height is low.

Fail 17 Dec 2015 90,992 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front brake discs are heavily corroded.

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

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

Rear indicator bulbs are discoloured.

Suspension height is low.

Pass 3 Jan 2015 89,562 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2013 87,351 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 85,168 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 85,168 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 83,310 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 81,424 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 79,038 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 74,624 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

reversing lights not woking

Pass 29 Sep 2008 74,624 miles

reversing lights not woking

Pass 3 Oct 2007 71,662 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 68,610 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 68,610 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 64,797 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 64,797 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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N242 EWD is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N242 EWD, 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 N242 EWD registered?

N242 EWD is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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