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S263 NLP

1998 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,164 mi
Last recorded55,164 miles
Recorded on29 May 2009
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc68,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS263 NLP
MakeMG
ModelMgf 1.8I Vvc
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2009 55,164 miles

Rattle from cat

Slight play off side front suspension top ball joint

Fail 28 May 2009 55,163 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rattle from cat

Slight play off side front suspension top ball joint

Pass 28 May 2008 52,370 miles

Air bag lamp on

Slight play in off side front suspension top ball joint

Fail 28 May 2008 52,370 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Air bag lamp on

Slight play in off side front suspension top ball joint

Pass 1 Jun 2007 49,628 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc?

Based on 5,226 MOT tests across 1,005 vehicles.

62.1%
Pass Rate
4,303
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,005
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 572
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 492
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 470
Brake pipe excessively corroded 423
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 359
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S263 NLP is a 1998 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 68,761 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 1.8I Vvc fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 572 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S263 NLP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S263 NLP registered?

S263 NLP is a 1998 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc, first registered on 13 November 1998.

Is S263 NLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S263 NLP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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