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N909 DKJ

1996 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests33 (18 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

87,690 mi
Last recorded87,690 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN909 DKJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 15 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 87,690 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 87,690 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 87,670 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened nearside front of rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system main (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

indicator tell tale not illuminated on dash

Pass 5 May 2023 87,386 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 87,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 86,314 miles

front and rear chassis has slight corrosion

front and rear subframes heavily undersealed

Fail 26 May 2021 86,314 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front and rear chassis has slight corrosion

front and rear subframes heavily undersealed

Pass 22 Aug 2020 86,060 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 86,048 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play wheel bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 86,047 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished to chord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play wheel bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 86,017 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre wearing low

slight deviation on rear lights

Fail 31 Aug 2018 86,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside front tyre wearing low

oscillation on both rear brakes

slight deviation on rear lights

Pass 29 Aug 2017 85,573 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall has cut in sidewaLL

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer sill area corroding

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slight deviation (1.1.A.3f)

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush nearside and offside rear track control arm bushs (2.4.G.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides rear (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 84,706 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)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (3.5.1i)

isolation on both rear brakes

Fail 23 Aug 2016 84,706 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (3.5.1i)

isolation on both rear brakes

Pass 4 Sep 2015 82,995 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Aug 2015 82,995 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 82,986 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 82,980 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 82,850 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 82,850 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 82,834 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 82,834 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 80,404 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 80,401 miles

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

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 69,542 miles

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

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

Various brake pipes corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2010 69,542 miles

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

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

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

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

Various brake pipes corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2010 69,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

advise front discs pitted and slight worn

advise strong offside rear tyre cracking

nearside front indicator slight play in lamp

nearside front tyre rubbing on outter tread

offside front tyre cuts in side wall

Pass 16 Feb 2009 63,006 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 59,151 miles

OSF tyre cracked sidewall and low tread

Fail 18 Feb 2008 59,151 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

OSF tyre cracked sidewall and low tread

Pass 13 Feb 2007 56,816 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 52,331 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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N909 DKJ is a 1996 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 N909 DKJ, 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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N909 DKJ is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 April 1996.

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