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N848 YMO

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

134,451 mi
Last recorded134,451 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN848 YMO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 134,451 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 131,964 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 130,883 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 130,360 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 130,149 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 128,046 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 127,493 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 127,485 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 126,482 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 126,461 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 124,547 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 122,967 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 122,950 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 26 May 2016 119,587 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 116,707 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 113,632 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 110,138 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 106,742 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 101,829 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 97,809 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 92,962 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 88,789 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 84,540 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 77,846 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres are wearing on inside edges. †

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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N848 YMO is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N848 YMO, 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

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What year was N848 YMO registered?

N848 YMO is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 June 1996.

Is N848 YMO safe to buy?

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