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N983 NGB

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

94,911 mi
Last recorded94,911 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN983 NGB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 94,911 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

car heavily undersealed underside

Pass 11 Jan 2025 93,654 miles

Car heavily undersealed

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 93,627 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Underside heavily undersealed

Pass 11 Dec 2023 90,978 miles

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 24 Nov 2022 88,829 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

under side heavily undersealed

Pass 14 Dec 2021 86,560 miles

Offside Front slight play in track rod

Fail 21 Oct 2021 86,547 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

floor heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Oct 2020 84,069 miles

car underside very heavily undersealed all over

Pass 29 Oct 2019 82,915 miles

Car heavily undersealed covering floor , suspension and brake pipes

Fail 23 Oct 2019 82,911 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released Cord tied to pedal (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Car heavily undersealed covering floor , suspension and brake pipes

Pass 15 Nov 2018 80,872 miles

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

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

Welding at rear heavily undersealed

Fail 18 Oct 2018 80,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill/wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor and inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front inner brake pads may be worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Floor corroded

Parking brake minimum requirements just met

Pass 31 Oct 2017 79,399 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 79,396 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 78,224 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Floor at subframe (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering arm

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 76,793 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has slight play

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear floor corroded at subframe

Fail 21 Oct 2015 76,570 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Not hitting windscreen (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Rear floor on both sides at subframe mounts (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 74,258 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 73,643 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inside

rear panel next to floor and sub-frame corroded on both sides

Pass 1 Nov 2013 71,047 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 68,836 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 68,831 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 66,685 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 66,685 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 64,631 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 62,109 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 60,706 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 59,284 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 57,978 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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N983 NGB is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 N983 NGB, 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 N983 NGB registered?

N983 NGB is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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