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S261 FKP

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

40,844 mi
Last recorded40,844 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS261 FKP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2016 40,844 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 40,844 miles

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

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 40,413 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2015 40,413 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

catalyst internals rattling

oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2014 39,994 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 39,994 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 39,440 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside rear cv boot leaking slightly

Fail 24 Apr 2013 39,440 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside rear cv boot leaking slightly

Pass 22 May 2012 39,138 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 38,877 miles

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

OSR cv gaitor split

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

Pass 25 May 2010 38,420 miles

OSR driveshaft gaitor split

Fail 25 May 2010 38,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

OSR driveshaft gaitor split

Fail 1 Jun 2009 38,184 miles

NS and OS rear lower arm bushes have slight movement

NSR CV boot split

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 38,184 miles

NS and OS rear lower arm bushes have slight movement

NSR CV boot split

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 May 2008 37,703 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 37,701 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 35,570 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 33,689 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2006 33,689 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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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S261 FKP is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 S261 FKP, 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 S261 FKP registered?

S261 FKP is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 September 1998.

Is S261 FKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S261 FKP shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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