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N818 UTA

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

65,887 mi
Last recorded65,887 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN818 UTA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 65,887 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 65,621 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 65,613 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 65,122 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 64,702 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 63,383 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 62,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

damage to offside front of vehicle

Pass 29 Mar 2017 60,529 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 59,112 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 58,008 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 60,998 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 60,143 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 60,133 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 60,109 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 59,639 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 59,229 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 59,054 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 58,135 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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N818 UTA is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N818 UTA, 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 N818 UTA registered?

N818 UTA is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 20 March 1996.

Is N818 UTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N818 UTA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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