CarVerify

Free Car Check

N986 FEY

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

26,897 mi
Last recorded26,897 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN986 FEY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 26,897 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 26,789 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 26,666 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 26,293 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Aug 2016 26,293 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Aug 2015 25,929 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 25,570 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 25,320 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 25,160 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 24,982 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 24,787 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 24,533 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 24,303 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 24,064 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 24,064 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 23,845 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 23,524 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
Full MG Mgf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N986 FEY 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 88.2%.

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 N986 FEY, 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 N986 FEY?

You can check the full history of N986 FEY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N986 FEY registered?

N986 FEY is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N986 FEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N986 FEY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N986 FEY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N986 FEY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.