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S260 LRB

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

27,417 mi
Last recorded27,417 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS260 LRB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 27,417 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Slight corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 6 May 2025 27,046 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 16 May 2024 26,863 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 22 May 2023 26,659 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 26,337 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 25,838 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 25,408 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 25,054 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 24,904 miles

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2016 24,901 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 24,894 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 24,885 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 24,865 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 23,458 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 22,140 miles

Nail in n/s/r tyre

O/S wiper blade split

n/s/r tyre on wear indicators

Fail 21 Sep 2011 22,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in n/s/r tyre

O/S wiper blade split

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre on wear indicators

Fail 23 Sep 2010 21,636 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 21,636 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 20,265 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 20,260 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 18,717 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 17,298 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 21,323 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 15,728 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005 14,161 miles

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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S260 LRB is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S260 LRB, 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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S260 LRB is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 15 October 1998.

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