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N442 SJF

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

54,940 mi
Last recorded54,940 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN442 SJF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 54,940 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2025 54,545 miles

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

Rear rear axle bush both sides slight play

Pass 16 Aug 2024 53,952 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 53,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (205/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 52,064 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 51,403 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 51,149 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 50,886 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 50,639 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 50,383 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 50,220 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 50,053 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 49,677 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 48,902 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 48,902 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 47,622 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 45,695 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 40,946 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 38,378 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 35,498 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 33,039 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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N442 SJF is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 N442 SJF, 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 N442 SJF registered?

N442 SJF is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 April 1996.

Is N442 SJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N442 SJF shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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