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N4 BJT

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

25,747 mi
Last recorded25,747 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN4 BJT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 25,747 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 25,408 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 25,161 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 24,567 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 23,966 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 23,158 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 22,077 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 21,698 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 21,406 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 20,901 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 20,653 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 20,254 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 20,073 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 19,883 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 19,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 19,568 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 19,361 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 19,339 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 19,271 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 19,223 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 10 Apr 2006 18,099 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 18,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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N4 BJT 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 90.9%.

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 N4 BJT, 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

How do I check the history of N4 BJT?

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What year was N4 BJT registered?

N4 BJT is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 April 1996.

Is N4 BJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N4 BJT shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N4 BJT have outstanding finance?

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