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N250 EWB

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

60,769 mi
Last recorded60,769 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN250 EWB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 60,769 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 60,190 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 58,928 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 58,551 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 58,551 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested calliper leaking (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

no eml

Pass 31 Jul 2020 58,416 miles

front brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 14 May 2019 58,354 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 58,354 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 58,079 miles

front brake hose ferrules corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

supply pipes to rear flexys corroded

Pass 17 May 2017 57,958 miles

front brake flexy furrules corroded (both sides)

front to rear brake pipe and supply pipes to both rear brake flexys starting to corrode

Pass 12 May 2016 57,758 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 May 2016 57,749 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer bracket (7.1.1)

Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 57,420 miles

front brake hoses ferrules corroded

metal brake pipes to rear hoses corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2014 56,967 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 56,552 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 56,210 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 55,933 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 55,083 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 54,626 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 54,626 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2008 53,910 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 53,910 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 52,526 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 52,526 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 49,415 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 49,415 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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N250 EWB is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 N250 EWB, 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 N250 EWB registered?

N250 EWB is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 4 March 1996.

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