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N275 JBK

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,062 mi
Last recorded75,062 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN275 JBK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 75,062 miles

underside covered in underseal

Pass 20 Dec 2024 74,044 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 73,868 miles

under side covered in underseal

Pass 16 Dec 2022 73,534 miles

under side of vehicle covered in underseal.

Pass 17 Nov 2021 72,888 miles

Lower underseal all over underside no able to fully inspect

Fail 2 Nov 2021 72,848 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Lower underseal all over under side not able to fully inspect

Pass 9 Nov 2020 72,710 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 71,634 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 70,407 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front + rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 70,407 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front + rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 68,956 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 66,531 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 65,092 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 63,336 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 60,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 60,143 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 59,097 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 56,744 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

front discs slightly worn

Pass 11 May 2010 54,369 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 52,097 miles

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)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 52,066 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 51,812 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 50,625 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2006 50,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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N275 JBK is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N275 JBK, 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 N275 JBK registered?

N275 JBK is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 May 1996.

Is N275 JBK safe to buy?

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