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N579 JLU

1998 MG Mgf

Black Petrol 1790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

39,450 mi
Last recorded39,450 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2006
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN579 JLU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,790cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2006 39,450 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Jan 2006 39,461 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 26 Jan 2006 39,401 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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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N579 JLU is a 1998 MG Mgf in Black with a 1,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 N579 JLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N579 JLU registered?

N579 JLU is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 September 1998.

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