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N787 VRS

1995 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

37,107 mi
Last recorded37,107 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 MG Mgf77,333 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN787 VRS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 37,107 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 36,099 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 36,086 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2024 34,586 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 34,547 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 34,321 miles
Pass 27 May 2019 34,179 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2018 32,787 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 31,109 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 29,992 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 28,637 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 26,299 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 26,299 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Jul 2012 23,240 miles

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

exhaust deterioated;suspension an other arear coated in sealant

Pass 29 Jul 2011 22,869 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2010 21,554 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 20,785 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 19,847 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 18,302 miles

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

rust and slight damage to n/s/r sill

rust on front to rear and o/s/r brake pipes

Fail 3 Jul 2007 18,302 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rust and slight damage to n/s/r sill

rust on front to rear and o/s/r brake pipes

Fail 6 Jul 2006 17,490 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 17,490 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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N787 VRS is a 1995 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1995 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 77,333 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 N787 VRS, 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 31 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N787 VRS registered?

N787 VRS is a 1995 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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