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N878 FWC

1996 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

55,978 mi
Last recorded55,978 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN878 FWC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 55,978 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 May 2014 55,502 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 54,953 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 52,970 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Slight damage to both sills

Pass 6 May 2011 52,378 miles

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

Slight play in an offside rear suspension joint unable to identify at the moment

Pass 22 Apr 2010 50,868 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 49,362 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 47,329 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2007 43,253 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 May 2007 43,253 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 May 2006 35,175 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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N878 FWC is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 N878 FWC, 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 N878 FWC registered?

N878 FWC is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 16 May 1996.

Is N878 FWC safe to buy?

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