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N994 CSG

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,043 mi
Last recorded56,043 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN994 CSG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 56,043 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 55,669 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 55,502 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 52,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 52,769 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 51,991 miles

exhaust poor

headlamp outputs deteriorated

Pass 4 Jun 2015 51,931 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Tailpipe in poor condition sealed minor blow

Pass 6 Jun 2014 50,865 miles

clutch pipe slightly corroded

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

slight wear in shock bushes

tail pipe in poor condition (slight blow)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 50,865 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake flexibles slightly deteriorated

clutch pipe slightly corroded

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

slight wear in shock bushes

tail pipe in poor condition (slight blow)

Pass 29 May 2013 49,871 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

fuel line corroded

n/s washer jet poor

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge 185/55/15

rear exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

slight movement and deterioration front and rear suspension bushes and mounts

slight wear front and rear discs

Fail 8 Jun 2012 49,607 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 49,607 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 46,312 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 43,658 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 41,042 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 41,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 40,012 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 38,481 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 38,481 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air bag light on.

Pass 16 Jan 2006 36,487 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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N994 CSG is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N994 CSG, 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 N994 CSG registered?

N994 CSG is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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