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S262 NLP

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

87,271 mi
Last recorded87,271 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS262 NLP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2015 87,271 miles

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber has a light mist of oil

Fail 31 Oct 2015 87,271 miles

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber has a light mist of oil

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 76,470 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SRS light came on then went out

Pass 4 Jul 2014 76,470 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SRS light came on then went out

Pass 28 Mar 2013 70,702 miles

Brake discs corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2013 70,702 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake discs corroded

battery earth cable insecure

Pass 23 Dec 2009 69,869 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 68,925 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 68,925 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

suspension low

Pass 2 Aug 2007 67,561 miles

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

airbag warning light illuminated

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coolant leak from underbody coolant pipes

high level brake light not working

Pass 11 Apr 2006 64,783 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 64,756 miles

Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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S262 NLP is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S262 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 S262 NLP registered?

S262 NLP is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 10 November 1998.

Is S262 NLP safe to buy?

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