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N784 JMB

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

21,834 mi
Last recorded21,834 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN784 JMB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 May 2026 21,834 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2025 21,731 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 31 May 2024 21,665 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin deteriorated.

Pass 27 May 2023 21,606 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is slightly incorrect

Rear exhausts rear silencer is deteriorating

Pass 26 May 2022 21,530 miles

exhaust rear silencer deteriated

Pass 25 May 2021 21,214 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 21,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2020 20,917 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 20,911 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 20,895 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 20,752 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 20,667 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 20,634 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 20,615 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 20,446 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 20,308 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 19,992 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 19,992 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 19,011 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 18,349 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 16,531 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 14,336 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 14,336 miles

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

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

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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N784 JMB is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 N784 JMB, 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 N784 JMB registered?

N784 JMB is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 June 1996.

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The MOT history for N784 JMB shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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