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N246 REE

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

22,190 mi
Last recorded22,190 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN246 REE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 22,190 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 22,185 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs very slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust back box corroded but not to excess

Fail 22 Nov 2021 22,185 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs very slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside front tyre inner edge has very slight uneven wear/feathering

offside front tyre inner edge has heavy uneven wear

rear exhaust back box corroded but not to excess

Pass 23 May 2017 22,031 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 21,990 miles

suspension low

Fail 20 May 2016 21,990 miles

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

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

suspension low

Pass 18 May 2015 21,534 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 20,738 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 19,557 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 19,324 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 18,579 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 17,853 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 17,251 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 16,286 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 14,006 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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N246 REE is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 N246 REE, 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 N246 REE registered?

N246 REE is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 8 March 1996.

Is N246 REE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N246 REE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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