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S257 NLP

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

84,178 mi
Last recorded84,178 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS257 NLP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 84,178 miles

nearside rear brake disc rusty inner off disc

Fail 24 Nov 2015 84,178 miles

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

nearside rear brake disc rusty inner off disc

Pass 20 Nov 2014 82,903 miles

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

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

front anti roll bar rusty

offside rear body rust

Pass 21 Nov 2013 82,459 miles

front and rear discs rusty

Fail 21 Nov 2013 82,459 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front and rear discs rusty

Pass 17 Oct 2012 82,446 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 82,060 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Aug 2011 82,060 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 80,941 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside rear disc pitted inner

Fail 12 Aug 2010 80,941 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside rear disc pitted inner

Pass 31 Jul 2009 76,381 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 76,381 miles

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 74,852 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 74,852 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 70,981 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 67,244 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 66,623 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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S257 NLP is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1999 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 62,191 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 S257 NLP, 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 27 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S257 NLP registered?

S257 NLP is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 15 February 1999.

Is S257 NLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S257 NLP shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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