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N904 MGK

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

45,466 mi
Last recorded45,466 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN904 MGK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 45,466 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 45,461 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 44,174 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 44,174 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 43,918 miles

Nearside and offside head lamp patterns poor

Fail 4 Jun 2019 43,917 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside and offside head lamp patterns poor

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected pas warning light on (2.1.5 (c) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 43,142 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 42,858 miles

offside front tyre misshapen on inner edge

Fail 22 May 2017 42,858 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both front pads and nearside rear pads worn low

offside front tyre misshapen on inner edge

Pass 20 May 2016 41,556 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2016 41,556 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 40,459 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2015 40,459 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 39,527 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2014 39,527 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 38,134 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 38,134 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 37,449 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

SRS warning light on - will become MOT failure soon

Pass 26 May 2011 36,677 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 26 May 2011 36,677 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 May 2010 36,235 miles

inner side of nearside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 25 May 2010 36,235 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

inner side of nearside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2009 35,282 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 35,282 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 34,298 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2008 34,298 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 33,017 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 33,017 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 32,196 miles

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

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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N904 MGK is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N904 MGK, 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 N904 MGK registered?

N904 MGK is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 June 1996.

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