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S210 XNP

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

66,553 mi
Last recorded66,553 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS210 XNP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2016 66,553 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill end (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 66,180 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

front and rear subframes slight corroded

power steering light present on dash

slight corrosion front wings

Fail 7 Jul 2015 66,180 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

clutch pedal rubber missing

front and rear subframes slight corroded

power steering light present on dash

slight corrosion front wings

Pass 17 Jul 2014 65,264 miles

front and rear subframes slightly corroded

offside front wing slightly corroded

offside rear sill slightly corroded

power steering warning lamp on

Pass 29 Jun 2013 64,120 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 64,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 64,083 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 62,426 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s head light dim

Pass 4 Jul 2011 59,862 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 57,462 miles

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2010 57,462 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2009 54,892 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 51,944 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 51,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Jun 2007 50,413 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 48,171 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2006 48,171 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S210 XNP is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 S210 XNP, 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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S210 XNP is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 September 1998.

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