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N836 CON

1996 MG Mgf

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

25,693 mi
Last recorded25,693 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN836 CON
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 25,693 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 25,675 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 25,634 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 25,593 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside misting on inside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 25,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 25,528 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 25,237 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 24,916 miles

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Pass 20 Apr 2017 24,483 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 23,882 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 23,668 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 23,242 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 23,242 miles

Front Gas suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 22,333 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 21,967 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 21,967 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 21,490 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 20,641 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 20,134 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 19,637 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 18,999 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 17,441 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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N836 CON is a 1996 MG Mgf in White 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 N836 CON, 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 N836 CON?

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What year was N836 CON registered?

N836 CON is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 10 April 1996.

Is N836 CON safe to buy?

The MOT history for N836 CON 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.

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