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N251 JNW

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

38,604 mi
Last recorded38,604 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN251 JNW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 38,604 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 38,353 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 38,065 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 37,464 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Mar 2022 37,021 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 37,021 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 36,653 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 36,307 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 36,164 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 35,759 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 35,262 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 34,789 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 32,853 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 31,427 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 29,190 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 29,190 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 26,699 miles

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

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

SUSPENSION LOW.SLIGHT EXHAUST RATTLE.NSR TYRE WALL SLIGHT DISTORTION.

Pass 7 Apr 2009 24,495 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 24,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 23,103 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 21,226 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 19,005 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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N251 JNW is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N251 JNW, 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 N251 JNW registered?

N251 JNW is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 4 April 1996.

Is N251 JNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N251 JNW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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