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N939 WJB

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

54,063 mi
Last recorded54,063 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN939 WJB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 54,063 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 53,941 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 53,889 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 53,844 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 53,736 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear tie arm bush worn

Fail 20 Jun 2022 53,603 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 53,333 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 53,162 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 52,422 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 52,422 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 51,280 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 49,754 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 48,108 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 47,563 miles

same as last year all four brake discs lightly corroded vewhicle not used enough

Pass 5 May 2009 46,576 miles

all four brake discs lightly corroded vehicle appears to have been standing for a long period of time

Pass 27 Mar 2008 45,401 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 43,458 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 42,003 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 42,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear 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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N939 WJB is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 N939 WJB, 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 N939 WJB registered?

N939 WJB is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 January 1996.

Is N939 WJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N939 WJB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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