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N555 PEG

1998 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

63,131 mi
Last recorded63,131 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN555 PEG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 63,131 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2012 63,131 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 60,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 May 2011 60,105 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 56,299 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 55,202 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 55,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front shocker bushes worn

offs rear shocker bush worn

rear discs rusted

rear trailing arm bushes worn x 2

Pass 22 Mar 2007 49,995 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 49,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 48,066 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 48,066 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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N555 PEG is a 1998 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1998 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 67,480 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N555 PEG, 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 28 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N555 PEG registered?

N555 PEG is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 16 October 1998.

Is N555 PEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N555 PEG shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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