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N875 NGF

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

40,968 mi
Last recorded40,968 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN875 NGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 40,968 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

slight dampness around all suspension units

very slight play felt at o/s/f wheel

Pass 15 Jul 2025 40,809 miles

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

various oil leaks

Pass 22 Jul 2024 40,600 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre becoming worn on inner edge

slight dampness around both front suspension units

Pass 18 Jul 2023 40,515 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2022 40,302 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2021 40,179 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 39,755 miles

Front Inner both tyres wearing on edges

handbrake warning light intermittently stays on

minor oil leaks

Pass 12 Jul 2019 39,463 miles

slight oil leaks

Pass 16 Jul 2018 39,180 miles

minor oil leaks

Pass 28 Jun 2017 39,025 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 38,795 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 38,310 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 37,809 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 37,251 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 36,844 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 36,361 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 35,623 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 34,977 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 34,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 34,101 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 33,025 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 31,292 miles

rear tyres centre tread getting low

Pass 16 Jul 2005 28,467 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 28,463 miles

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

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

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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N875 NGF 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 91.7%.

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 N875 NGF, 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 N875 NGF registered?

N875 NGF is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 6 July 1996.

Is N875 NGF safe to buy?

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