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NWP 888

1998 MG Td/tf

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,240 mi
Last recorded36,240 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 MG Td/tf31,877 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWP 888
MakeMG
ModelTd/tf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2013 36,240 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Aug 2013 36,240 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside front steering rack gaiter small split leaking oil

Pass 30 May 2012 34,446 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 May 2011 33,387 miles

front brake imbalance on the maximum permissable limit

stop lights slow to react

Pass 28 May 2010 31,823 miles

play in steering rack n/s.

slight brake pull to o/s.

Pass 18 Jun 2009 30,536 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 30,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2008 29,220 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 77,111 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 May 2006 24,716 miles

How Reliable is the MG Td/tf?

Based on 4,175 MOT tests across 633 vehicles.

86.2%
Pass Rate
257
Miles/Year
76
Year Lifespan
633
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 110
brake binding 66
brake recording little or no effort 65
Stop lamp not working 57
brake application uneven 52
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NWP 888 is a 1998 MG Td/tf in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 MG Td/tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 31,877 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 Td/tf fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 110 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NWP 888, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Td/tf typically stays on UK roads for around 76 years. At 28 years old, this MG Td/tf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NWP 888 registered?

NWP 888 is a 1998 MG Td/tf, first registered on 21 May 1998.

Is NWP 888 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NWP 888 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NWP 888 have outstanding finance?

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