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N2 DGR

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

94,746 mi
Last recorded94,746 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN2 DGR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 94,746 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 94,739 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2024 94,698 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 94,524 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 94,268 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 93,762 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 93,041 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 92,525 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 91,810 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 89,648 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 88,462 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2014 87,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 87,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 86,308 miles

small cuts in n/s/f tyre wall (outter)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 83,990 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 83,988 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2011 82,847 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 80,224 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 75,129 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 73,874 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 67,961 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 62,407 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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N2 DGR 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 86.4%.

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 N2 DGR, 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 N2 DGR registered?

N2 DGR is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N2 DGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N2 DGR shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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