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N309 FPO

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

24,630 mi
Last recorded24,630 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN309 FPO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 24,630 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 24,609 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 24,557 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 24,475 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 24,298 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 24,079 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 23,995 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 23,840 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 23,765 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 23,653 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 23,478 miles

front and rear suspension low

Pass 19 Jan 2015 23,113 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 22,523 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 22,420 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 22,235 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 22,090 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 21,857 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 21,857 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 21,571 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 21,226 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 20,776 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 20,399 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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N309 FPO 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 95.5%.

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 N309 FPO, 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 N309 FPO registered?

N309 FPO is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 January 1996.

Is N309 FPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N309 FPO shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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