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N433 DTS

1996 MG Mgf

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,602 mi
Last recorded66,602 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN433 DTS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2026 66,602 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 66,559 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 66,013 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 65,407 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 64,568 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess connection of hydrolastic pipes corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess connection for hydrolastic pipes corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 63,792 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 63,124 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 62,417 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 61,952 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 60,841 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 60,144 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 59,574 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 59,107 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 58,303 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 57,658 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 57,614 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 17 May 2011 56,514 miles

radiator leaking

Pass 21 May 2010 55,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 May 2009 54,747 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 53,122 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 53,122 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 52,065 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 52,042 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 37,834 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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N433 DTS is a 1996 MG Mgf in Orange 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 N433 DTS, 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 N433 DTS registered?

N433 DTS is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N433 DTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N433 DTS shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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