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S260 NLP

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,472 mi
Last recorded104,472 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS260 NLP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 104,472 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 104,465 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 103,334 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 103,324 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both front (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 101,978 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 101,095 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 100,560 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 100,532 miles

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

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

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 7 Apr 2016 96,146 miles

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

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)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 96,146 miles

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

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

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

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 15 Apr 2015 91,503 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 75,879 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 75,856 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 67,247 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 66,775 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 66,116 miles

Battery insecure

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

windscreen chipped - offside front washer part blocked - slight corrosion to both rear brake discs - suspension too low - reduced output nearside front headlamp

Fail 19 Apr 2011 66,099 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Battery insecure

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

windscreen chipped - offside front washer part blocked - slight corrosion to both rear brake discs - suspension too low - reduced output nearside front headlamp

Pass 13 Apr 2010 64,356 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 61,548 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 57,888 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 51,050 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 43,094 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 NLP is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 28 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S260 NLP registered?

S260 NLP is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 November 1998.

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