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N911 NMW

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,313 mi
Last recorded45,313 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN911 NMW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 45,313 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 45,163 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear EXHAUST TAIL SILENCER HAS SURFACE CORROSION.

Fail 11 Jul 2024 45,160 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear EXHAUST TAIL SILENCER HAS SURFACE CORROSION.

Pass 29 Jul 2023 43,335 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 42,201 miles

Hydrolastic suspension ride height low front and rear

Pass 24 Jun 2021 41,155 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 41,155 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 39,477 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 39,125 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 38,391 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 37,810 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 36,879 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 36,879 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 36,442 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 32,442 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 31,843 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 31,301 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 30,431 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 28,428 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 27,321 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 27,321 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 26,001 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 24,684 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 23,742 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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N911 NMW is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N911 NMW, 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 N911 NMW?

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What year was N911 NMW registered?

N911 NMW is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is N911 NMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N911 NMW shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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