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N278 PFW

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

23,344 mi
Last recorded23,344 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN278 PFW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 23,344 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 21,593 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 20,878 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 19,361 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 17,344 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 16,084 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 16,077 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 16,077 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 15,392 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 15,215 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 15,001 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 14,689 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 14,444 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 14,082 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 13,584 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 12,865 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 28 Jun 2006 12,052 miles

o/s/front tyre worn on inside

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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N278 PFW 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 94.1%.

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 N278 PFW, 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 N278 PFW registered?

N278 PFW is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N278 PFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N278 PFW shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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