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N798 JFC

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

99,682 mi
Last recorded99,682 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN798 JFC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 99,682 miles

Front and rear subframes corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2025 99,651 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 96,807 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 96,799 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2024 96,755 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced end of the sill wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 92,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread depth low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread depth low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 87,241 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 87,239 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 86,214 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 86,214 miles

Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 86,188 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 86,132 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 85,832 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 85,828 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

suspension settings low

Pass 16 Jan 2018 85,453 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 85,062 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 84,801 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 84,280 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 84,274 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 83,103 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 82,141 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 82,141 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 81,836 miles

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

both headlamp patterns weak

Fail 7 Jan 2012 81,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both headlamp patterns weak

Pass 7 Jan 2011 80,471 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 80,471 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Coolant leak

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 78,637 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 76,083 miles

Front to rear coolant pipes heaverly corroded

Suspension has been lowered and is close to its bump stops

Pass 9 Oct 2007 74,477 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Oct 2007 74,413 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 67,973 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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N798 JFC is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 N798 JFC, 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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N798 JFC is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 February 1996.

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