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N950 RAP

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

24,710 mi
Last recorded24,710 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN950 RAP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 24,710 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 22,554 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 19,460 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 17,963 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 17,875 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 16,822 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 16,822 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 15,725 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 14,947 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 13,764 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 13,757 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 13,661 miles

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

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

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

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

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

coolant leak on pipes in front of engine

Fail 28 May 2008 13,219 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 13,219 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 12,794 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 12,793 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 11,736 miles

front wiper blades split

o/s/f and n/s/f headlamp beam images deteriorating

o/s/f tyre worn to legal limit

suspension low

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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N950 RAP is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 N950 RAP, 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 N950 RAP registered?

N950 RAP is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 11 January 1996.

Is N950 RAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N950 RAP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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