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N98 AMG

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

50,385 mi
Last recorded50,385 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN98 AMG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 50,385 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 50,186 miles

exhaust corroded/ deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2023 49,639 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 49,038 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 48,630 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 48,065 miles

exhaust deteriorated/ corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and getting close to legal limi

Pass 10 Jun 2019 46,933 miles

brake ferrules slightly corroded

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 7 Jun 2018 46,915 miles

brake ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2017 46,850 miles

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 3 Jun 2016 46,472 miles

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 2 Jun 2015 46,202 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

car sat on level ground nearside sits lower than offside

Pass 9 Jun 2014 45,589 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

underside of vehicle genaral corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2013 44,589 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 44,586 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)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 44,182 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 43,894 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 43,675 miles

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 9 Jun 2009 43,296 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 43,284 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 42,766 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 May 2007 41,840 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 40,760 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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N98 AMG is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N98 AMG, 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 N98 AMG registered?

N98 AMG is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 21 March 1996.

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