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N24 MGC

1996 MG Mgf

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

15,219 mi
Last recorded15,219 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN24 MGC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 15,219 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2026 15,216 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2025 15,195 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2024 14,796 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 28 May 2024 14,792 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 14,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam image poor (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam image poor (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 13,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside indicator warning light not working

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 13,802 miles

Offside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing severely cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside indicator warning light not working

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing severely cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 12,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 12 Apr 2019 12,876 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2018 11,405 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)

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres becoming cracked on treads

nearside wiper blade worn

rear tyres becoming cracked on treads & inner sidewalls

Pass 11 Feb 2017 10,574 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all tyres aging

both rear tyres becoming cracked on inner sidewalls

Pass 29 Feb 2016 9,764 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 9,004 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 8,752 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 8,450 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 8,093 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 7,957 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 7,641 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 7,412 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 7,382 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 6,401 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 6,380 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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N24 MGC is a 1996 MG Mgf in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 N24 MGC, 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 N24 MGC registered?

N24 MGC is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 March 1996.

Is N24 MGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N24 MGC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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